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Last Will and Testament Template - Nebraska
A Nebraska Last Will and Testament is a legal document written in order to set forth how an individual wishes their property to be distributed upon their death. It is also the document used for naming a guardian for any minor children or dependants the individual may have.
Certain Nebraska-specific formalities must be followed when creating a Last Will or making changes to an existing one. If these are not observed one of two things can happen:
- When an individual dies without leaving a legal will their property and assets pass to their heirs according to the Nebraska intestacy law.
- The estate may pass to the individual's beneficiaries under the terms of a prior will if it exists, can be located, and considered valid.
The Nebraska Last Will is defined by § 30-2209(53) and regulated by Chapter 30 (Decedent's Estate; Protection of Persons and Property) . The document must be witnessed by two (2) individuals. Click on this link to create your own form with our online form builder or download a ready-made one below.
What Is a Last Will and Testament in Nebraska?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document through which an individual is permitted - within the formalities prescribed by law - to control the distribution of their assets and estate. There are three parties to any will:
- A Testator - a person who dies leaving a will in force.
- An Executor - a person tasked with carrying out the Testator's wishes according to their will.
- A Beneficiary - a person, organization or community selected to receive the assets of the Testator.
How to Write a Will and Testament in Nebraska?
Each state has its specific requirements that a Last Will and Testament template must meet to be legally acknowledged. A Testator is free to choose what to include in their will. The basic instructions for creating a will in Nebraska are as follows:
- The Testator must make a list of the people that they would like to elect as beneficiaries.
- The Testator should then create an inventory of all assets (real estate, vehicles, bank accounts) and calculate their worth.
- The money and property must then be split between the selected beneficiaries.
- A portion of the assets that will go towards paying inheritance tax, mortgages and funeral costs should be calculated and included in the will.
In most cases, it is best practice to select an Executor - a person that carries out a Testator's wishes in accordance with the will. Any adult 18 years or older and that has never been convicted of a felony can be an Executor for a will.
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