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.

A Living Will and a Last Will and Testament serve two very different purposes in your Nebraska estate plan. Learn what each document does — and why you need both — in this clear guide.

Divorce changes everything—including your estate plan. In Nebraska, certain provisions that name your ex-spouse in your will or powers of attorney are automatically revoked, but that doesn’t cover everything. Assets like life insurance, retirement accounts, and POD bank accounts still require manual updates. This blog breaks down the critical steps divorced Nebraskans need to take to protect their assets, update legal documents, and avoid costly mistakes down the road.