Are you delaying your estate planning because you worry about costs or believe you don’t have enough “stuff” to warrant it? You’re not alone. Many people think estate planning is unnecessary unless you have significant assets. But the truth is, you can’t afford NOT to...
Estate Planning
Understanding Legal Terms in Estate Planning: Your Path to Peace of Mind
When it comes to securing your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are cared for, estate planning is an essential step that can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering where to start, and that’s perfectly normal. Understanding the key terminology of estate planning is...
The Case for Marriage as an Estate Planning Tool
Marriage can offer many benefits for estate planning purposes in Nebraska, largely due to the legal and financial protections and privileges granted to married couples under the law. It may not be the most romantic thing ever, but there are benefits to being legally...
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...
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...
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?"...
4 Reasons to Plan Ahead in Estate Planning
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin’s oft-quoted adage rings all too true when considering estate planning. Topics such as drafting a will or choosing a power of attorney, which often simmer on the back burner, can quickly come to a head...
Estate Planning and Divorce: How To Protect Yourself, Your Assets and Your Children
You’re getting divorced. That process alone is stressful, taking lots of time and energy. Then you experience a medical episode and are incapacitated. Now, the person you are divorcing is suddenly in control of your assets and your children. This is a preventable...
Premarital Agreements
A carefully drafted premarital agreement can help create a culture of talking about money and financial openness in a marriage. It can also provide a framework for an amicable separation of the parties, in the unfortunate event of divorce.
what if britney spears lived in nebraska? what is conservatorship of a person?
Recent hearings highlighting the establishment and ongoing conservatorship for Britney Spears have thrust into the limelight this legal process, which is most often kept more private. But what is conservatorship of a person?