If your unmarried partner dies without a will in Nebraska, the law does not treat you as an heir or default decision-maker. Assets typically pass to parents, siblings, or children, not to a long-term partner. This article explains how Nebraska intestacy and medical decision-making laws actually work, the risks unmarried couples face, and how the right estate planning documents can protect the person you love.

Dying without a will in Nebraska leaves your estate in the hands of the state—not your family. In this post, I explain what happens during Nebraska intestate probate, who inherits under Nebraska law, and why proactive Nebraska estate planning protects your loved ones.