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Divorce: Property Division & Financials

Divorce: Custody & Child Support

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Divorce: Property Division and Financials

you have a divorce decree signed by the judge, now what?

you have a divorce decree signed by the judge, now what?

What To Do After Divorce Is Final It’s been a long, difficult process but you finally have the divorce decree signed by the judge in your hands. You may feel relieved and at peace or you may feel sad that your marriage is over. No matter your feelings, the final...

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Divorce: Custody and Child Support

Estate Planning

Iowa Inheritance Tax Changes

Iowa Inheritance Tax Changes

What was the previous system? Iowa had a system that charged an inheritance tax. An inheritance tax is a tax charged to beneficiaries for the right of receiving assets. Iowa’s inheritance tax was imposed on anyone who was going to receive assets, either through a will...

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Steps to Administer an Estate in Nebraska

Steps to Administer an Estate in Nebraska

When you lose a loved one, it may be difficult to determine what you need to do next. The grief associated with losing a loved one can obscure the next steps regarding managing and distributing someone’s assets after they pass away. Legal Jargon Before we go through...

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Does Nebraska Have an Inheritance Tax?

Does Nebraska Have an Inheritance Tax?

“… but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin.    No truer words are spoken in the case of inheritance tax, although not every state has it. And if you're wondering, "Does Nebraska have an inheritance tax?"...

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Criminal Defense

DUI Myths Debunked – Part I

DUI Myths Debunked – Part I

There are a lot of urban legends, tall tales and misinformation going around about DUI laws in Nebraska. In other words, DUI myths. In this two part series - DUI Myths Debunked, Hightower Reff Partner Attorney and criminal law guru Susan Reff sets the record straight...

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