Probate in Nebraska
Nebraska pays personal representatives and attorneys reasonable fees, tested against factors drawn from case law, with no statutory percentage. A small estate affidavit can transfer real property as well as personal property, recorded with the county, which most states do not allow. Creditors have 60 days. Nebraska is also one of the few states with an inheritance tax, levied by the county and graded by the heir's relationship to the decedent, and that tax sets its own deadline.
Personal Injury in Nebraska
Nebraska gives four years for most injury claims, longer than the three years used in many states. Recovery is barred at exactly 50% fault, the stricter version of the rule, and joint liability follows its own rule for splitting responsibility among defendants. Ordinary claims are not capped; medical malpractice caps total recovery. There is no percentage cap on attorney fees, but malpractice fee agreements require court approval.
Family Law in Nebraska
Nebraska calculates child support with Table 1 and Worksheets 1 and 3, using net income, shares, health insurance, child care and joint custody. There is no alimony formula; the statutory criteria guide a needs-and-ability analysis after child support is set. The marital estate is divided equitably, pensions included, with no set percentage. A divorce requires one year of residence before filing and 60 days after service is perfected.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Nebraska attorney before acting. See our methodology.