Proving Paternity for Inheritance in Nebraska: Steps When a Father’s Name Is Missing from the Birth Record
How to establish a parent–child relationship for inheritance under Nebraska law Short answer: If a father’s name does not appear on a birth record, you can still establish that he is your parent for purposes of inheritance. Common routes in Nebraska are (1) an administrative acknowledgement or amendment of the birth record, (2) a court […]
Read article →Protecting an Inheritance in Nebraska When a Family Member Contests an Estate
Protecting an Inheritance in Nebraska: What Beneficiaries Should Know Detailed Answer If someone challenges an estate, beneficiaries can take practical and legal steps to protect their expected inheritance. The following explains how Nebraska law treats estate contests and what you can do before and after a dispute begins. How contests generally work under Nebraska law […]
Read article →Becoming the Administrator of Your Sister’s Nebraska Estate: Steps Under Nebraska Law
Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Nebraska attorney for advice about your specific situation. Overview: What the court does and why you might be appointed When someone dies without a will (intestate) and owned assets that require probate, a Nebraska county court appoints a personal representative (often […]
Read article →Notifying Heirs When Opening Probate in Nebraska
What notices must you send to notify heirs when opening probate in Nebraska? Short answer: When you open probate in Nebraska you must provide written notice to the court and to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries (interested persons) and generally give public notice to inform unknown heirs and creditors. You must follow the notice and […]
Read article →Selling a Parent's Home with a Reverse Mortgage in Nebraska
Detailed Answer If a house owner with a reverse mortgage has died, the loan becomes due and payable and the reverse mortgage servicer will want the mortgage repaid, refinanced, or the property sold. Servicers often ask heirs or potential sellers for "renunciation" letters, affidavits of heirship, or other documents that confirm who can act to […]
Read article →Nebraska: Steps to Take if a Relative Refuses to Sign a Renunciation Needed for You to Serve as Personal Representative
What to Do When a Higher‑Priority Relative Refuses to Renounce in Nebraska Probate Disclaimer This article is educational only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For personalized guidance about a specific estate or court filing in Nebraska, consult a licensed Nebraska probate attorney. Detailed answer When someone who has a statutory […]
Read article →Including Out‑of‑State Real Estate in a Nebraska Will: Practical FAQ
How to Provide for Real Estate Located Outside Nebraska in Your Nebraska Will Short answer: You can devise (leave) real estate located outside Nebraska in a Nebraska will, but the transfer of that out-of-state property will be governed by the law of the state where the property sits. That usually means the will must be […]
Read article →Nebraska: First Step to Determine Who Legally Owns Part of Your Grandfather’s Land
Determine Legal Ownership of a Portion of Land in Nebraska — First Step Detailed Answer — Start with the recorded deed at the county Register of Deeds The quickest, most reliable first step to determine who legally owns a portion of land in Nebraska is to locate the recorded deed(s) and other property records at […]
Read article →Nebraska: What Happens to Joint Bank Accounts and Jointly Held Property When Someone Dies Without a Will
How Nebraska Law Treats Joint Bank Accounts and Jointly Held Property When Someone Dies Intestate Disclaimer: This article explains general Nebraska law and is educational only. It is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Nebraska attorney. Detailed Answer Big-picture: probate vs. non-probate property When someone dies without a will […]
Read article →Nebraska: Tracking Reimbursable Estate Property Expenses Before Sale
How to document and recover costs for maintaining estate property during probate This FAQ-style guide explains common categories of reimbursable expenses, how Nebraska law treats those costs, and practical steps personal representatives and heirs should take to preserve estate value prior to sale. Short answer Reasonable and necessary expenses that preserve, protect, or prepare estate […]
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