Estate planning is more than filling out forms—it’s about protecting your family when life takes unexpected turns. In Nebraska, the difference between “just documents” and ongoing legal guidance can mean peace of mind in a crisis. Learn why working with an experienced estate planning attorney offers clarity, stability, and protection that online templates simply can’t provide.

If you created your will in another state and recently moved to Nebraska, it’s likely still valid—but that doesn’t mean it will work the way you expect. Nebraska has its own requirements for witnesses, handwritten wills, executors, and spousal inheritance rights, and those differences can create delays, extra costs, or even override your wishes. Moving is also the right time to revisit powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations to make sure your entire estate plan functions as intended under Nebraska law.

Wendy Williams’ court-ordered guardianship has made headlines, but it also raises bigger questions about adult guardianship, personal autonomy, and how these decisions are made—especially here in Nebraska. In this post, I break down what’s happening in her case, how guardianship works under Nebraska law, and what steps you can take now to protect yourself or someone you love from unnecessary court involvement.