Unequal inheritance is legal in Nebraska, but it’s also one of the fastest ways to trigger a will contest if your family feels blindsided. This article explains when unequal shares can make practical sense, the two Nebraska “gotchas” that can override DIY plans (the elective share and pretermitted child rules), and how to reduce the risk of fights over capacity or undue influence. If you want your plan to hold up—and keep the peace—this is the roadmap.

You may have seen headlines claiming an iPhone note was accepted as a valid will. That story does not translate to Nebraska. Under Nebraska law, digital notes and text messages almost always fail as wills—no matter how clear your intent is. Here’s what really works, what doesn’t, and why relying on your phone can put your estate at risk.

Nebraska law doesn’t require a specific font for a valid will—but that doesn’t mean formatting is irrelevant. In real probate cases, wills are scanned, copied, and relied on by clerks, courts, and families under stress. Poor readability, cramped margins, or handwritten changes can create confusion, delay probate, or spark disputes, even when a will is technically valid. This article explains what Nebraska law actually requires, why “boring” formatting is often the safest choice, and how simple layout decisions can help your estate plan hold up in the real world.