Why is divorce an estate planning event in Nebraska?

Divorce in Nebraska isn’t just a family-law issue. It’s also an estate-planning event, because it can change who inherits from you, who can manage your money if you’re incapacitated, and who is still named on beneficiary forms. Nebraska law helps in some places through its “revocation on divorce” statute, but it doesn’t rebuild your plan or update your accounts for you. That’s how people get surprised—an old will with gaps, a power of attorney that no longer works when you think it does, or a retirement account that still lists an ex. This guide explains what Nebraska law revokes automatically, what you still must update yourself, and why employer retirement plans can be different under federal ERISA rules.