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Last Will and Testament.
A Last Will and Testament is a document which sets out your wishes concerning the handling and distribution of your estate following your death. It appoints an executor (male) or executrix (female) and/or guardians to your minor children and outlines ...   More details

Last Will and Testament.
While no one likes to dwell on the inevitable, it's better to be prepared than not. A will lets you decide ahead of time how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. If you die without a will, the distribution of your assets is contro ...   More details

Living Will.
A living will is not a part of your will. It is a separate document that lets your family members know what type of care you do or don't want to receive should you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious. It becomes effective only when you c ...   More details

Making a Will.
A will is a revocable transfer to take effect on death. Wills have been with us since the first days of recorded history. Archaeologists have found 4500-year-old hieroglyphics leaving property to others in Egyptian tombs. Bible readers recall that Ja ...   More details

Nebraska Will - Appoint guardian for my children in your will.
You may designate in your will the person or persons you would like the court to appoint as guardians of your minor children. While this is not binding on the court, the wishes expressed in a will are usually followed, provided that the persons named ...   More details

Nebraska Will - Can I dispose of my property in any way I wish?
Yes, except that you may not be able to prevent your spouse from receiving a portion of your estate. Additionally, a joint tenant cannot prevent the surviving joint tenants from becoming owners of jointly owned by rights of survivorship. ...   More details

Nebraska Will - Can more than one person be named as personal representative?
You may appoint one or more persons as co-personal representatives or you can appoint successors to take over in the event your first choice for some reason cannot perform the duties of the personal representative.
 
Discuss your wishes as ...   More details

Nebraska Will - Does the personal representative have to live in Nebraska?
It is not required by law that the personal representative be a resident of Nebraska, as long as the person named is otherwise qualified by age and suitability. ...   More details

Nebraska Will - How can a will save money?
A properly written will can reduce death taxes, thereby leaving more of your estate for you family. It also gives you the choice of appointing a competent person as the personal representative. In addition, your will can provide that the personal rep ...   More details

Nebraska Will - Must the will be read to the family?
This is a popular misconception. There is no requirement in the law for a "reading of the will." When a will is filed with the court, it becomes a public record and anyone may see it. The law does require that notice be given to all interes ...   More details