Nebraska: What Happens When a Creditor Files After the 90-Day Notice Period?
What Happens If a Creditor Files a Claim After the 90-Day Notice Period Ends? Short answer: Under Nebraska probate practice, a claim filed more than 90 days after the published notice to creditors is generally barred unless the court allows the late claim for good cause. Secured creditors may still enforce collateral outside probate. If […]
Read article →Nebraska — Claiming Your Share of a Parent’s Estate When There Is No Will
What to do if a parent dies intestate in Nebraska Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a Nebraska probate attorney or the probate court for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — overview of claiming a share under Nebraska […]
Read article →Nebraska: Rights of a Surviving Spouse When a Spouse Dies Intestate
Nebraska surviving spouse rights after a spouse dies without a will Short answer: If your spouse died without a will (intestate) in Nebraska, you have statutory rights under Nebraska probate law. Those rights commonly include an inheritance share under Nebraska’s intestacy rules, the right to seek appointment as the personal representative (executor) of the estate, […]
Read article →Nebraska — How to Be Appointed Estate Administrator (Surviving Spouse, Intestate)
FAQ: Appointment as Personal Representative after an Intestate Spousal Death in Nebraska Short answer: If your spouse died without a will in Nebraska, you (the surviving spouse) generally have the highest priority to be appointed as the decedent’s personal representative (often called an administrator). You start by filing a petition in the county court where […]
Read article →Claiming Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Nebraska: What to Do if Your Parent’s Estate Was Never Probated
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed Nebraska attorney or the county court handling the foreclosure. Overview If a foreclosure sale of your deceased parent’s Nebraska property produced money above the amounts owed (a “surplus” or “overage”), those funds do not […]
Read article →How to Transfer an Inherited Single‑Member LLC Membership Interest in Nebraska
How to Transfer an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC in Nebraska Quick answer: In Nebraska, an inherited membership interest in a single‑member LLC typically passes to the decedent’s estate and then to the beneficiary under the will or by intestacy. Whether the heir can step into the member’s place, force continuation, or must […]
Read article →Nebraska: Secretary of State Documents to Prove an LLC Member for Banks
How to prove LLC membership to a bank using Nebraska Secretary of State records Short answer: Banks most often want certified, state-filed documents plus private LLC records that show who owned the LLC. From the Nebraska Secretary of State you can get a certified copy of the Articles of Organization (or Certificate of Organization) and […]
Read article →Nebraska: How to Ask the Probate Court for an Accounting of Estate Assets
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For guidance tied to your situation, consult a licensed Nebraska probate attorney. Detailed Answer — Can the court demand an accounting of estate assets and transactions during probate? Yes. In Nebraska probate, the court has authority to require a personal representative (executor […]
Read article →How to Qualify as Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Nebraska
Qualifying as the Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Nebraska Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Nebraska probate attorney or your county court for guidance specific to your situation. Detailed Answer — How appointment as administrator works in Nebraska When someone dies without a will […]
Read article →Nebraska: Can an Estranged Spouse Claim an Estate If Divorce Was Not Final?
Quick answer If the couple was still legally married when he died, Nebraska law treats the surviving spouse as a spouse for estate claims. An estranged spouse whose divorce was not final can generally assert spousal rights in probate and under beneficiary designations. Whether the estranged spouse actually receives assets depends on the estate plan, […]
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