Nebraska: Recovering Funeral and Pre-Settlement Expenses — What to Know
FAQ — Reimbursement for payments made on behalf of a deceased person before probate Detailed answer — can you be paid back? Short answer: In Nebraska you can often be reimbursed for reasonable funeral costs and other necessary expenses you paid before the estate is settled, but reimbursement depends on who pays, whether a personal […]
Read article →How do I re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died in Nebraska (NE)?
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Nebraska law and common practice, not legal advice. For help tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Nebraska attorney or your county register of deeds. Detailed Answer — How to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died under Nebraska law When […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? (NE)
What to do if a personal representative sends a payment but does not explain how your share was calculated This FAQ explains practical steps you can take in Nebraska when a personal representative (executor or administrator) sends you money from an estate without explaining how they calculated your share. It assumes you start with little […]
Read article →What documentation proves I'm next of kin and eligible to be administrator in a reopened Nebraska (NE) estate?
Detailed Answer Short answer: To prove you are the next of kin and qualify as the administrator of a reopened estate in Nebraska, you will generally need certified vital records (death, birth, marriage/divorce), any existing will or prior probate records, a clear heirship statement or affidavit, photo ID, and the probate court pleadings that ask […]
Read article →How can I reopen my father's closed estate in Nebraska (NE) so I can be appointed as administrator?
Detailed answer: Reopening a closed Nebraska estate and seeking appointment as administrator This explains the typical steps to ask a Nebraska county court to reopen a deceased parent’s closed probate so you can become the personal representative (administrator). This is general information only — it is not legal advice. Consider hiring a Nebraska probate lawyer […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing probate in NE?
Detailed Answer Short answer: If the original estate administrator (personal representative) dies before completing probate in Nebraska, you must notify the probate court, file a petition to appoint a successor representative (or issue replacement letters), provide a certified copy of the death certificate, and follow the court’s instructions for transfer of authority. State law and […]
Read article →How long does it usually take to get an out-of-state will approved in Nebraska probate (NE)?
Detailed Answer — Admitting an Out‑of‑State Will in Nebraska: Typical Process and Timing This answer explains how Nebraska courts typically handle the admission of a will that was executed or originally presented from another state (an “out‑of‑state” will), and how long the process commonly takes. This is general information only and not legal advice. Which […]
Read article →What happens if the survey shows the property was conveyed out of my mother’s estate decades ago? (NE)
Understanding a Survey That Shows the Property Was Conveyed Out of My Mother’s Estate Decades Ago — Nebraska Short answer: If a current, properly recorded deed shows the property was conveyed out of your mother’s estate decades ago, you likely do not hold legal title now. However, there are important exceptions and steps you can […]
Read article →How do I get the probate court’s permission to sell the property when the clerk’s office won’t explain the filing requirements? (NE)
Nebraska probate: how to get court permission to sell estate property when the clerk won’t explain filings Short answer: In Nebraska you generally must have a personal representative (executor/administrator) appointed and then file a petition with the probate court requesting authority to sell estate real property (or personal property). If the clerk’s office will not […]
Read article →Can I recover personal items that heirs removed from the house before I took possession and enforce the court’s order? — NE
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in many cases you can recover personal items that heirs removed before you took possession and you can ask the court to enforce its order. The exact path depends on what court issued the order (probate or district court), whether the items were removed by an executor/administrator or by […]
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