Nebraska: Can I Challenge a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account?
Understanding Your Options When a Sibling Uses a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account in Nebraska Detailed Answer: Rights and Remedies under Nebraska probate law Short answer: It depends on how the account was titled and whether your sibling had legal authority to use the funds. If the bank account belonged solely to the decedent and no […]
Read article →Nebraska: Forcing Return of Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
How to get sentimental personal items back from a sibling while an estate is in probate (Nebraska) Short answer Yes — you can often obtain the return of sentimental items taken by a sibling during probate, but the method depends on whether the decedent left a will, who holds legal control of the estate (the […]
Read article →Nebraska: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement About Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds
Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement About Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds in Nebraska Short answer: In Nebraska, wrongful-death recoveries are pursued and held by the personal representative for the benefit of the persons entitled under the Wrongful Death Act. Oral agreements among heirs or potential beneficiaries about how to split those proceeds can sometimes be […]
Read article →Nebraska Probate: Do Administrators Have to Post a Bond or Can Heirs Waive It?
Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as an Administrator in Nebraska Probate? Short answer Under Nebraska law, a personal representative (administrator) will generally be required to give a bond unless the court orders otherwise. Interested persons (heirs or creditors) can agree to a waiver, and a will sometimes waives bond for an […]
Read article →How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Nebraska
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Laws change. For advice about a specific situation, consult a Nebraska attorney or the county court. Detailed Answer If your mother died without a will (intestate) and you want to serve as administrator of her estate in Nebraska, you must ask the county court in […]
Read article →Nebraska: Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
How to sell an estate house that faces foreclosure when a co-administrator refuses to sign State: Nebraska Short answer If an estate-owned house is at risk of foreclosure and a co-administrator refuses to cooperate, the usual path in Nebraska is to ask the probate court for authority to sell the property or for relief that […]
Read article →Nebraska: How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
Getting Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Heirs Disagree This article explains, under Nebraska law, practical steps a personal representative (executor) or an heir can take to obtain court approval to release estate funds when beneficiaries dispute how the estate should be split. Detailed Answer — How the process works in Nebraska When heirs […]
Read article →Nebraska: Can I Reimburse Myself from the Estate for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — you can often be reimbursed from the decedent’s estate for money you paid from your own funds to satisfy a vehicle lien, but whether and how you get repaid depends on (1) whether you are the personal representative (executor/administrator), (2) whether the payment was made before or after appointment, […]
Read article →Nebraska: How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children After Taxes, Claims, and Expenses
Detailed Answer Quick overview: After an estate’s taxes, creditor claims, administrative costs, and court-ordered expenses are paid, the personal representative (called an executor if named in a will, or an administrator if appointed by the court) must distribute the remaining assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries. If the decedent left a valid will, distribution follows the […]
Read article →Nebraska: Do I Need to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Do I need to post a bond to serve as administrator of my mother’s intestate estate in Nebraska? Short answer: In Nebraska, courts generally require a bond from an appointed administrator to protect the estate’s assets, but a bond can sometimes be reduced or waived if the court finds good cause or if all interested […]
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