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Andrew John Hoffman

Real Estate, Agriculture, Estate Planning, Business & Trade
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John Winter

Trusts, Workers' Compensation, Employment, Family Law
Status:  In Good Standing *Status is reviewed annually. For latest information visit here           Licensed:  62 Years

Steven A. Brewster

Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Criminal, Business & Trade
Status:  In Good Standing *Status is reviewed annually. For latest information visit here           Licensed:  45 Years

Boyd W. Strope

Agriculture, Federal Appellate Practice, Trusts, Corporate, Personal Injury
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James D. Gotschall

Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Trusts, Estate
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Thomas P. Herzog

Estate Planning, Natural Resources, Family Law, Credit & Debt
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Ashley De Boettcher

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Rodney W. Smith

Juvenile Law, Criminal, Civil Rights, Credit & Debt
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Brent M. Kelly

Juvenile Law, Federal Appellate Practice, Administrative Law, Elder Law
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Janet L. Krotter Chvala

Trusts, Elder Law, Business & Trade, Business
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LEGAL TERMS

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)
In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

HEIR APPARENT

One who expects to be receive property from the estate of a family member, as long as she outlives that person.

RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leav... (more...)
A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leaving his home to Edwina and the remainder of his property to Elmo, then Elmo is the residuary beneficiary.

PER STIRPES

Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. F... (more...)
Under a will, a method of determining who inherits property when a joint beneficiary has died before the willmaker, leaving living children of his or her own. For example, Fred leaves his house jointly to his son Alan and his daughter Julie. But Alan dies before Fred, leaving two young children. If Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property 'per stirpes,' Julie will receive one-half of the property, and Alan's two children will share his half in equal shares (through Alan by right of representation). If, on the other hand, Fred's will states that the property is to be divided per capita, Julie and the two grandchildren will each take a third.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)
A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

LIVING TRUST

A trust you can set up during your life. Living trusts are an excellent way to avoid the cost and hassle of probate because the property you transfer into the t... (more...)
A trust you can set up during your life. Living trusts are an excellent way to avoid the cost and hassle of probate because the property you transfer into the trust during your life passes directly to the trust beneficiaries after you die, without court involvement. The successor trustee--the person you appoint to handle the trust after your death--simply transfers ownership to the beneficiaries you named in the trust. Living trusts are also called 'inter vivos trusts.'

DEATH TAXES

Taxes levied at death, based on the value of property left behind. Federal death taxes are called estate taxes. Some states levy inheritance taxes on people who... (more...)
Taxes levied at death, based on the value of property left behind. Federal death taxes are called estate taxes. Some states levy inheritance taxes on people who inherit property.

SWEARING MATCH

A case that turns on the word of one witness versus another. The outcome of a swearing match usually depends on whom the jury finds most trustworthy.

INCOMPETENCE

The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at ... (more...)
The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at which the person is present and/or represented by an attorney. A finding of incompetence may lead to the appointment of a conservator to manage the person's affairs. Also known as 'incompetency.'

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Estate of Chrisp

... In February 2005, Gail filed a petition for formal probate in a supervised administration. In March 2005, the county court admitted Chrisp's will to probate, and Gail accepted appointment as the estate's personal representative. ... (b) "Estate" in § 30-2314 Means "Probate Estate". ...

In re Estate of Cooper

... ANALYSIS. The Filing of a Statement of Claim in a Probate Proceeding Does Not Constitute the Practice of Law. ... The Filing of a Demand for Notice in a Probate Proceeding by an Attorney Not Licensed to Practice Law in This State Is Not the Unauthorized Practice of Law. ...

Clark v. Clark

... transfer. Article 27 of the Nebraska Probate Code governs nonprobate transfers. [2] Section 30-2715 provides: ... [6] Therefore, we do not address this assignment of error. FILING OF CLAIM IN PROBATE OF LIBBIE'S ESTATE. Finally ...

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