Nebraska — How to Find Where the Sale Proceeds from Your Dad’s House Will Go
How to find out exactly where the sale proceeds from your dad’s house will go Short answer: The destination of sale proceeds depends on how your dad owned the house (sole owner, joint owner, trust, or beneficiary deed) and whether the house is part of a probate estate. In Nebraska, sale proceeds typically pay secured […]
Read article →Nebraska: Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate or My Inheritance, and What to Do If an Executor Refuses
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect a Life Estate and Your Inheritance in Nebraska — Detailed Answer and Next Steps Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Nebraska attorney experienced in probate and family law. Detailed answer Short answer: Yes — […]
Read article →Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — Nebraska
Confirming the Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale (Nebraska) Short answer: Under Nebraska probate rules the proceeds from a decedent’s sold real property become estate assets. To confirm your percentage share you should (1) identify whether distribution follows a will or Nebraska’s intestacy rules, (2) obtain the executor’s inventory and final […]
Read article →Nebraska: Selling a Deceased Parent's House During Probate When a Mortgage Remains
Detailed Answer This article explains how selling real estate that still has a mortgage works in Nebraska during the probate process. It assumes the house belonged to a deceased parent and that the mortgage remained unpaid at the time of death. This is an explanatory overview and not legal advice. For exact rules and steps […]
Read article →Nebraska: Do You Have to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Before Selling a Deceased Parent’s House?
Do I have to publish a 3‑month notice to creditors under the small estate process before selling my mother’s house? Short answer: If you plan to use Nebraska’s small‑estate procedures, those procedures usually apply to personal property, not real estate. Selling a house typically requires either a court order, formal probate administration (with the required […]
Read article →How to Prove Vehicle Value During Probate in Nebraska
Proving the Value of Vehicles During Probate in Nebraska — FAQ Short answer: In Nebraska probate you normally report each vehicle’s fair market value (FMV) as of the decedent’s date of death. You prove that value by gathering documentation (title, registration, photos, maintenance records), using accepted valuation sources (NADA, Kelley Blue Book, dealer quotes, or […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Nebraska Probate
How to Prove the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Nebraska Probate Detailed Answer When someone dies, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must identify and report the estate’s assets to the probate court. Vehicles owned by the decedent are estate assets. In Nebraska, you prove a vehicle’s value to the probate court by assembling […]
Read article →Nebraska: How to Be Appointed a Limited Personal Representative to Run a Notice to Creditors and Sell Real Property
Detailed Answer This article explains, under Nebraska law, the practical steps to seek appointment as a limited personal representative so you can (1) run a notice to creditors and (2) obtain authority to sell real property. This is educational information only and is not legal advice. If you need definitive guidance for your situation, consult […]
Read article →Nebraska: What Happens to an LLC Member’s Ownership When a Member Dies
How Nebraska law treats an LLC member’s interest when the operating agreement is silent about death Short answer: If an LLC operating agreement does not say what happens to a member’s interest at death, Nebraska’s default LLC rules and property/probate law govern. In practice, the decedent’s estate generally inherits the economic (distribution) rights, but the […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Nebraska
Detailed Answer Short summary: In Nebraska, closing a spouse’s probate estate that has no assets generally requires showing the court that there are no estate assets, that creditor notice requirements have been satisfied, and that any necessary formal filings (or an applicable small‑estate procedure) have been completed. The usual steps are: determine whether formal probate […]
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