Our Nebraska estate planning legal team wants to make the process of creating and maintaining an estate plan as simple as possible. Reading our attorney’s blog posts is one way to stay informed of important issues, get reminders about updating your plan, and learn about new tools for optimizing your plan. Follow our estate planning blog to get the information you need to protect your future.
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What Does A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) Cover?What would happen if you were on Life Support, unable to make medical decisions for yourself? If you have an HCPOA, your wishes will be done.
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Thinking About Collecting Social Security? (5 Must-Know Facts)Social Security is a major source of income for most retirees. So, it’s important to understand the rules and plan accordingly.
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5 Estate Planning Mistakes to AvoidFrom ignoring beneficiary designations to not reviewing your plan, protect yourself by learning how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes.
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Nebraska Estate Planning Checklist: 9 Important Aspects to Make Sure Are Up-to-DateYour estate plan must be reviewed regularly to make sure it still reflects your wishes & personal circumstances. Check out our annual estate planning checklist.
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Understanding How Nebraska's Small Estate Affidavit Process WorksProbate is expensive and time-consuming but easily avoided if you qualify for Nebraska's small estate affidavit process.
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Using an S-Corporation to Reduce Tax LiabilityAn S-corporation can be structured to significantly reduce a small business owner's tax liability. Call Steffens Law Office today to learn more.
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Is it Time to Review Your Estate Plan?Estate plans need to be updated regularly to ensure they accurately reflect your current needs. Contact Steffens Law Office today to review your will or trust.
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Do You Need a Gun Trust?A gun trust is a safe and effective way to include firearms in your estate planning. Contact Steffens Law Office to learn more.
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A Common Estate Planning Pitfall: Overlooking the Difference between Designated Property and Probate/Trust PropertyOverlooking the differences between designated property and probate/trust property is a common estate planning mistake. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Creating a Personal Property List for Your Estate PlanListing who should receive your personal property after you pass away ensures that your prized possessions go to those who will most appreciate them.
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From Here to E-ternity: Including Digital Assets in Your Estate PlanDigital movies, books, and music are just a few of the virtual assets that fall into an often overlooked area of estate planning.
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Got a HCPOA? (Hint: Only 1 in 3 people have one)This is a written document granting another person authority to make medical decisions for you.