FAQs for Nebraska Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Nebraska unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Nebraska which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Nebraska?
The probate process in Nebraska can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Nebraska?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Nebraska?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Nebraska’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- B Adams County, NE
- Antelope County, NE
- Arthur County, NE
- Banner County, NE
- Blaine County, NE
- Boone County, NE
- Box Butte County, NE
- Boyd County, NE
- Brown County, NE
- Buffalo County, NE
- Burt County, NE
- Butler County, NE
- Cass County, NE
- Cedar County, NE
- Chase County, NE
- Cherry County, NE
- Cheyenne County, NE
- Clay County, NE
- Colfax County, NE
- Cuming County, NE
- Custer County, NE
- Dakota County, NE
- Dawes County, NE
- Dawson County, NE
- Deuel County, NE
- Dixon County, NE
- Dodge County, NE
- Douglas County, NE
- Dundy County, NE
- Fillmore County, NE
- Franklin County, NE
- Frontier County, NE
- Furnas County, NE
- Gage County, NE
- Garden County, NE
- Garfield County, NE
- Gosper County, NE
- Grant County, NE
- Greeley County, NE
- Hall County, NE
- Hamilton County, NE
- Harlan County, NE
- Hayes County, NE
- Hitchcock County, NE
- Holt County, NE
- Hooker County, NE
- Howard County, NE
- Jefferson County, NE
- Johnson County, NE
- Kearney County, NE
- Keith County, NE
- Keya Paha County, NE
- Kimball County, NE
- Knox County, NE
- Lancaster County, NE
- Lincoln County, NE
- Logan County, NE
- Loup County, NE
- Madison County, NE
- McPherson County, NE
- Merrick County, NE
- Morrill County, NE
- Nance County, NE
- Nemaha County, NE
- Nuckolls County, NE
- Otoe County, NE
- Pawnee County, NE
- Perkins County, NE
- Phelps County, NE
- Pierce County, NE
- Platte County, NE
- Polk County, NE
- Red Willow County, NE
- Richardson County, NE
- Rock County, NE
- Saline County, NE
- Sarpy County, NE
- Saunders County, NE
- Scotts Bluff County, NE
- Seward County, NE
- Sheridan County, NE
- Sherman County, NE
- Sioux County, NE
- Stanton County, NE
- Thayer County, NE
- Thomas County, NE
- Thurston County, NE
- Valley County, NE
- Washington County, NE
- Wayne County, NE
- Webster County, NE
- Wheeler County, NE
- York County, NE
5. Does Nebraska have an estate tax?
No, Nebraska does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Nebraska have an inheritance tax?
Yes, Nebraska does have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
