What Is a Last Will and Testament?
Nebraska defines a will as “means any instrument, including any codicil or other testamentary instrument complying with sections 30-2326 to 30-2338, which disposes of personal or real property, appoints a personal representative, conservator, guardian, or trustee, revokes or revises an earlier executed testamentary instrument, or encompasses any one or more of such objects or purposes.” (§ 30-2209(53))
Requirements
To execute a valid will, individuals must:
- The person making the will must be mentally sound and at least eighteen (18) years old. (§ 30-2326)
- The will must be signed by two competent individuals acting as witnesses. (§ 30-2327)
- The will must be in writing. (§ 30-2327)
Filing
Nebraska does not mandate filing a will before death. However, some probate courts may offer residents the option to deposit their wills for safekeeping.
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