A will matters, but it's rarely the whole plan. Outdated beneficiary forms, unfunded trusts, missing powers of attorney, and loose ends after a divorce can leave Nebraska families dealing with court proceedings and uncertainty at an already hard time. Our latest post walks through ten common estate planning mistakes, what Nebraska law generally says about each, and questions worth raising with a lawyer while you're still able to make your own decisions.

When a financial agent, a trustee, a health care agent, and a guardian all think they are in charge, who actually decides? In Nebraska, the answer usually depends on the specific decision, who owns the property, whether a document's authority has actually started, and what any court order says. Our latest article walks through how these tools interact, why a family disagreement alone does not prove a guardianship is needed, how divorce can change who holds authority, and what to gather before anyone acts.

Trusts can complicate a Nebraska divorce, especially when family money, inheritance planning, child support, alimony, or commingled distributions are involved. This article explains how Nebraska courts may look at revocable trusts, third-party trusts, spendthrift provisions, trust distributions, and tracing records when trust issues appear in a divorce.

Trusts can feel intimidating, but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re trying to avoid probate, protect loved ones with special needs, or just make sure your assets are handled the way you want, the right trust can give you peace of mind and clarity. I help people figure out what actually makes sense for their lives, not just what sounds good on paper. If you’re exploring options or wondering where to start, you’re in the right place.