Many families assume “everyone knew what Mom wanted” will be enough. It won’t. Here’s why Nebraska estate planning requires more than verbal promises—and how the right documents can save your family time, money, and heartache.

“Everyone knew what she wanted”—until no one could agree. In Nebraska, unwritten wishes don’t mean much in probate court. This blog breaks down what happens when intentions aren’t documented, who gets what under intestacy laws, and why even the best families fall apart without a valid will or trust in place.