Why Do Estates With a Trust Still Go Through Probate in Nebraska?
Three months after a parent passes, the call usually goes the same way: "Mom and Dad had a trust. Why are we still in court?" In nearly every case, the trust was valid and the will was valid—but the assets were never actually moved into the trust. Here is a plain-English Nebraska guide to why so many trust-based estates still end up in probate, what it really means to "fund" a trust under Nebraska law, and the practical steps that keep your family out of the courthouse.
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