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Your will must be witnessed by two or more competent persons, who must sign the will in your presence and in the presence of each other. Witnesses may not be persons who have been named as beneficiaries in the will. Nebraska allows ?holographic? wills, which do not need to conform to the above requirements.

A Nebraska durable statutory power of attorney form allows a person (?principal?) to transfer the power to manage their property and finances to another person (?agent?). The form remains valid only while the principal is alive and does not terminate in the event the principal becomes incapacitated.

Steps to Create a Will in Nebraska Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to make a Will in Nebraska. There are some situations, like a complex estate or difficult family relationships, where it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer.

In most counties in Nebraska probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. They are available at the county courthouses.

The state of Nebraska has specific requirements for making a valid will. Signature: The testator must sign the will or direct someone to sign it for them in their presence. Witnesses: Two competent witnesses must witness the testator signing the will or the testator's acknowledgment of the testator's signature.