• Nebraska Inheritance Tax Updates

    Although Nebraska does not currently have an estate tax, it does still impose an inheritance tax. The Nebraska inheritance tax applies to an individual who (1) dies a resident of [...]

  • Homestead Exemption & Transfer on Death Deeds

    In Chambers v. Bringenberg, a recent matter of first impression, the Nebraska Supreme Court reversed the decision of the district court and held that a transfer on death (“TOD”) deed [...]

  • Why Everyone Needs A Comprehensive Estate Plan

    You have likely already made a diligent effort to choose a knowledgeable financial advisor and create a sound financial plan, whether that means starting a college savings fund for your [...]

  • Common Misconceptions About Wills and Probate

    Traditionally, most people think of a will as the vehicle that transfers all of a person’s property upon their death; however, wills do not always pass ownership of everything. Trusts, [...]

  • What Is the SECURE Act and How Could It Affect Your Estate Planning?

    The SECURE Act, which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” enacted numerous provisions that may impact your estate plan beginning January 1, 2020. Perhaps the most noteworthy [...]

  • What Happens To My Online Accounts When I Die?

    The 2017 Nebraska Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act now allows an individual to provide for their electronic assets in an estate plan.         Nebraska, along [...]

  • Divorce’s Impact on Estate Plans in Nebraska

        On September 3, 2017, Nebraska LB 517 went into effect. The passing of this bill has resulted in the enactment of Nebraska Revised Statute §30-2333, titled “Revocation by [...]