The National Consumer Law Center reports on a problem that may affect many consumers. LegalConsumer.com can help with many of the problems identified in the NCLC report, by: See: Homeowner Tactics to Overcome Problems with Tangled Titles Why Probate Matters It is not uncommon for homes to be passed on informally from generation to generation […]
Nebraska Inheritance law gets an upgrade for 2023
Nebraska is one of a handful of states that requires inheritors to pay the county inheritance taxes on the amounts they inherit if over a certain amount. However, far fewer people will be affected by this tax after 2023 and beyond thanks to LB 310 which significantly changed Nebraska inheritance law, as of 2023. Here […]
What to Do When You Inherit an IRA or 401k
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks tells you what your options are when you inherit an IRA or 401k plan.
What’s a Small Estates Limit and Why Should I Care?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains how property worth less than the “small estates limit” avoids probate, the lengthy court proceeding to wrap up the affairs of someone who has died.
Will I Have to Pay Inheritance Taxes or Estate Taxes?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains that most estates don’t owe inheritance or estate taxes; it depends on how much you have and where you live.
What Is Probate and How Does It Work?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks gives you the facts about probate: what it is, what it’s for, and why courts don’t always require it.