The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Nebraska with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
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Nebraska probate fees
| Item | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | Approximately $45 to $85 to file in county court, depending on the county. |
| Attorney fees | Not statutory. Nebraska attorneys typically charge a flat fee ($2,500–$5,000 for routine informal probate) or hourly. Fees must be reasonable for the services rendered. |
| Executor / personal representative fees | The personal representative is entitled to reasonable compensation under Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-2480; there is no statutory percentage. Family personal representatives often waive the fee. |
| Fee basis | reasonable |
| Appraisal / referee | Not used. Nebraska does not appoint a state appraiser. The personal representative prepares an inventory and may hire an appraiser for assets that are hard to value. |
Worked example
On a $400,000 Nebraska estate, there is no set formula; a court reviewing a fee request might approve roughly $8,000–$16,000 (about 2%–4%) for ordinary administration, more if the estate involved a business, litigation, or real-estate sales. The estate's attorney bills separately.
Nebraska thresholds and deadlines
| Item | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Small-estate threshold | Personal property up to $100,000 can be collected by affidavit 30 days after death under Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-24,125. A separate affidavit can transfer Nebraska real estate valued at $50,000 or less under §30-24,129. |
| Creditor claim period | When notice is published, claims arising before death are barred if not presented within two months of first publication under Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-2485 — one of the shortest creditor windows in the country. |
| Typical duration | About 6 to 12 months for a routine case; Nebraska's unusually short two-month creditor window can move things along faster than in most states. |
| Transfer-on-death deed | Nebraska allows a transfer-on-death deed for real estate under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-3401 et seq.). Owners can record a TOD deed naming a beneficiary; the property passes at death without probate. |
What passes outside Nebraska probate
These transfers are not part of the estate the fees above are calculated on:
- Beneficiary designations — retirement accounts, life insurance, payable-on-death accounts.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship.
- Transfer-on-death deed — Nebraska allows a transfer-on-death deed for real estate under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-3401 et seq.). Owners can record a TOD deed naming a beneficiary; the property passes at death without probate.
- Assets titled into a funded living trust.
Sources for this sheet
- Statutes: Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-2480; Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-2485; Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-24,125; Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-3401 et seq. (transfer-on-death deed); Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2001 et seq. (inheritance tax)
- State authority: Nebraska Revised Statutes (Nebraska Legislature, nebraskalegislature.gov)
- Small-estate threshold: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=30-24%2C125
- Transfer-on-death deed: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=76-3401
- Transfers outside probate: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/inheritance-tax
Compiled August 15, 2026 from the sources listed above. Fee schedules, thresholds, and court costs are amended by legislatures and courts — confirm each figure against the cited statute or the Nebraska court before relying on it.
The full Nebraska guides
- How Much Does Probate Cost in Nebraska? — the full cost breakdown.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Nebraska? — the fee rule in detail.
- How Long Does Probate Take in Nebraska? — the timeline and its statutory floor.
- Executor Deadlines in Nebraska — inventory deadline, creditor-claim period and outer bar, each quoted from the statute.
- How to Avoid Probate in Nebraska — the transfers that pass outside it.
- How Much Does a Will Cost in Nebraska? — execution requirements and pricing.
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This sheet sets out Nebraska probate figures as published at the time of compilation. It is not legal advice. Figures and statutes change and their application depends on the specific estate. Confirm current figures with the Nebraska courts or a licensed Nebraska attorney.