Plan ahead with confidence. This guide explains how burial insurance and prepaid funeral plans work in Nebraska, how they fit into your will or trust, and when irrevocable arrangements can help with Medicaid eligibility. Learn the pros and cons of each approach, how to document your wishes, and the practical steps to protect your family and your estate.

When someone dies without a will in Nebraska, the law—not their loved ones—decides who inherits. That can mean long probate delays, frozen bank accounts, and family conflict that lasts years. This post explains how Nebraska’s intestacy laws work, what documents belong in a complete estate plan, and why a will, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives matter far more than most people realize. Learn how a Nebraska estate planning attorney can help you protect your family and avoid leaving your legacy to chance—or a Ouija board.

Taylor Swift’s “Wood” may play with luck and superstition, but when it comes to protecting your future, estate planning isn’t about knocking on wood—it’s about having the right legal documents in place. In Nebraska, myths like “I’m too young for a will” or “the state gets everything if I don’t have one” can leave families unprotected. This post breaks down the most common estate planning myths and explains the real tools—like wills, powers of attorney, and transfer-on-death deeds—that safeguard your wishes at every stage of life.

Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” is about legacy, reinvention, and what endures after we’re gone. In this post, we explore how Nebraskans can plan their own legacies through wills, trusts, charitable giving, and even protecting creative works—ensuring that what matters most lives on.

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Opalite,” this post explores how estate planning in Nebraska can be a form of healing after divorce or loss. Learn why updating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations isn’t just a legal step—it’s a way to reclaim clarity, protect your loved ones, and move forward with peace of mind.

Being named Executor of a Nebraska estate isn’t about making personal choices — it’s about following the law. Executors must carry out the will exactly as written, pay debts and taxes before distributing property, and act in the estate’s best interests. When they overstep, beneficiaries can petition the court for removal or even hold the Executor personally liable. This guide explains what Executors can and cannot do, why legal advice is critical, and how beneficiaries can protect their rights under Nebraska probate law.

Most families have wills, powers of attorney, or trust documents—but when asked where they’re kept, the answer is often “around somewhere.” In Nebraska, if your loved ones can’t locate the originals quickly, those documents may be treated as revoked, leaving your family unprotected. This article explains the risks, highlights Nebraska law on lost wills and safe deposit boxes, and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your estate plan is accessible in an emergency.

Thinking about disinheriting someone for bad behavior? Nebraska law makes it more complicated than it sounds. While you can generally disinherit most heirs, vague “crime clauses” in wills and trusts often fail and lead to costly court battles. Learn why Nebraska’s slayer statute already covers certain situations, what rights spouses and minor children still have, and smarter alternatives like incentive trusts that actually work.

Estate planning is more than filling out forms—it’s about protecting your family when life takes unexpected turns. In Nebraska, the difference between “just documents” and ongoing legal guidance can mean peace of mind in a crisis. Learn why working with an experienced estate planning attorney offers clarity, stability, and protection that online templates simply can’t provide.

Drafting a will or trust is a great start—but it’s not enough. In Nebraska, unsigned estate planning documents aren’t legally valid. That means your wishes may not be honored, your family may face probate, and the court—not you—decides what happens next. In this post, we break down what’s required for a valid estate plan, what can go wrong when documents go unsigned, and how to make sure your plan holds up when it matters most.