Nebraska Estate Planning Laws

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Although no one wants to think about it when their young and vibrant, death is an inevitable part of life. This is why it's so important to get a head start on planning your estate. Welcome to FindLaw's Nebraska Estate Planning Laws section, with articles covering issues of importance to anyone planning for their golden years. In this section, you'll find summaries of Nebraska laws regulating the drafting and execution of wills; how a durable power of attorney can help ensure your interests are represented in the event that you lose capacity; an overview of living wills; and more. Click on a link below to learn more about Nebraska's estate planning laws. 

Learn About Nebraska Estate Planning Laws

  • Nebraska Wills Laws

    Information about Nebraska's laws regarding wills, which are legally binding documents outlining how you would like your property and interests divided and handled after your death.

  • Nebraska Living Wills Laws

    Basics of Nebraska's living wills law, which establishes guidelines for drafting a legally binding document in which you state your health care and end-of-life preferences.

  • Nebraska Euthanasia Laws

    General information about physician-assisted suicide for terminal patients and how it differs from euthanasia, both of which are illegal in Nebraska, with links to related resources.

  • Nebraska Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Summary of Nebraska law with respect to durable powers of attorney, which allows a named individual to make important health care and end-of-life decisions on behalf of the patient.

  • Nebraska Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    General summary of Nebraska's probate laws and processes as well as a summary of estate taxes in the state, including family allowances and a list of assets that go through probate.

  • Nebraska Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Nebraska's civil statute of limitations, which are time limits placed on the filing of civil actions, including an explanation of how they work and links to other resources.

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