Inventory Example

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Inventory Example is a commonly used form within Nebraska. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Inventory Example

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Inventory Example:

• This form pertains to the State of Nebraska

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Nebraska’s Form Inventory Example up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Nebraska form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Nebraska probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form Inventory Example, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in NE are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form Inventory Example online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Inventory Example to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Nebraska.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Nebraska can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Nebraska. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Nebraska is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Nebraska probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Nebraska probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form Inventory Example, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Inventory Example is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Nebraska probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Nebraska.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form Inventory Example f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Nebraska probate court office.

Inventory Example is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Nebraska-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Nebraska Form Inventory Example. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) NO. PR 12-456 ) ) INVENTORY DOLLY DECEDENT , Deceased. ) (EXAMPLE) The undersigned Personal Representative hereby certifies that the following is a true and complete inventory of the property owned by the Decedent at the time of death together with the type and amount of any encumbrance existing with reference to any item. Where applicable, the name and address of appraisers who have appraised items on the Inventory are listed. Item N o. D escription o f A sset F air M arket V alue at Date of Death A1 R eal E sta te 123 Example Lane, Wahoo, Nebraska, legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, City of Wahoo as surveyed, platted and recorded in Saunders County, Nebraska (Tax Assessed Value 2009 $25,000.00) $25,000.00 A2 R eal Estate 456 Owner Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska, legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, Pretty Yards Addition to the City of Lincoln, as surveyed, platted and recorded in the Register of Deeds of Lancaster County. (Listing price $89,000.00 placed for sale within 2 months of date of death) (Tax Assessed Value 2009 $54,000) $89,000.00 Total -Real Estate $114,000.00 B1* Stocks and B onds- Invest with me Corporation - 410 shares @ $64.66 (TOD Bernie Beneficiary) $26,510.60 Total - Stocks and Bonds $26,510.60 C1 M o rtga g es, N o tes a n d C a sh River Bank Checking Account #XXXX567 $1,336.52 C2 M ortgages, N otes and C ash Holding Bank Savings Account #XXXX865 $3,600.77 Total - Mortgages, Notes and Cash 4,937.29 D1 Insurance P a y a ble to the E sta te Prudence Pays Insurance Policy #XXXX325 (Date of Death Value provided by company) $34,326.00 Total -Insurance Payable to the Estate $34,326.00 E1* J o intly O w ned P roperty My Bank CD #XXXX234 (Jointly held between Dolly Decedent and Steven Surviving Spouse) (Date of death value including accrued interest through date of death) $52,036.25 E2* J o intly O w ned P roperty Jetski Sloop Title #XXXX25 (Jointly held between Dolly Decedent and Charles Child) (Value determined by Boats R Us on 456 Waterwood Way, Riverbend, Nebraska) $2,525.00 Total -Jointly Owned Property $54,561.25 F1 M iscellaneous Antique stamp collection (Appraiser: Stamps of Approval, 987 Philatelist Lane, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 - Color Appendix available on request) $168,245.00 F2 M iscella n eou s Claim Pending - Breach of Contract Action Case No. CI 12-1234 Pending in the District Court of Thayer County, Nebraska TBD F3 M iscellaneous Ownership Interest - Nursing home Apartment deposit refund expected pursuant to contract, one half of initial deposit to be refunded 12 months after date of death $48,000.00 F4 M iscellaneous Transformer Motor Home VIN XXXXXXX25 (Appraisal provided by Keep Those Add Ons Coming, located at 456 Mobile Park Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa) $72,000.00 F5 M iscellaneous 1999 Buick Skylark VIN XXXXXXXXXX34, four door sedan, good condition, 87,000 miles (Kelley Blue Book Private Party Used Car Value $2,200.00) $2,200.00 F6 M iscellaneous Household Goods - liquidated at Estate Sale held 01/01/2010 by We Clean Through It For You $6,725.00 Total - Miscellaneous Personal Property $297,170.00 G1 T ransfers D uring D ecedent’s L ife Gift in cash of $50,000.00 to Charles Child on 12/25/2009. $50,000.00 Total -Transfers During Decedent’s Life $50,000.00 H 1 G eneral Powers of A ppointment None Total -General Powers of Appointment $0.00 TOTAL $581,415.14 K 1 M ortgages, Liens and O ther Encumbrances First Mortgage with Lend to Me Bank on Real Estate located in A2 above ($35,325.00) Total -Mortgages, Liens and Other Encumbrances ($35,325.00) * Non-Probate Property subject to Nebraska inheritance tax. Dated this ___ day of ________________, 20___. ________________________________________ Signature of Personal Representative Steven Surviving Spouse, P ersonal Representative Typed name