Power of Attorney and Guardianship are both tools for helping someone make decisions—but they work very differently. This post breaks down how each works under Nebraska law, when they apply, and why planning ahead with a POA can often help you avoid the stress and expense of guardianship.

Guardianship in Nebraska means taking legal responsibility for another person’s wellbeing when they can’t make decisions for themselves. But it’s not automatic, and it doesn’t always include financial matters. Here’s what you need to know about when guardianship is needed, what it covers, and how to make sure you’re approaching it the right way.

I’ve been a Britney Spears fan since high school. But her case wasn’t just celebrity drama. It brought real attention to how conservatorships can both protect and harm. In this post, I break down what a conservatorship of the person actually means in Nebraska, who it’s meant for, and why we should all care—whether we’re pop icons or not.