Estate Planning for Box Butte County, Nebraska Property Owners

For most Box Butte County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Box Butte County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the County Court. The two tools that keep a Box Butte County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the County Court decides who receives the property: a simple Nebraska probate takes 4+ months and opens with $44 in court filing fees. Nebraska also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Box Butte County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Box Butte County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Nebraska transfer on death deed is signed with 2Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-3401 to 76-3424Verified Aug 24, 2026View source witnesses and notary acknowledgmentNeb. Rev. Stat. 76-3401 to 76-3424Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded within 30 daysNeb. Rev. Stat. 76-3401 to 76-3424Verified Aug 24, 2026View source of signing and before the owner's deathNeb. Rev. Stat. 76-3401 to 76-3424Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Box Butte County are recorded with the County Clerk in Alliance, NE 69301. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Documents submitted by mail go to PO Box 678, Alliance, NE 69301.

The County Clerk charges $10 for the first page plus $6 for each additional page. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $16 to record in Box Butte County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Box Butte County

Address

PO Box 678, Alliance, NE 69301Alliance, NE 69301Mailing: PO Box 678, Alliance, NE 69301

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Recording fees

Base fee (first page)$10
Each additional page$6
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Box Butte County

FirmChadron, NE

Crites & Shaffer Law Office

Since 1887 · Serves 4 counties

One of the longest-established firms in the Nebraska Panhandle, serving Dawes County and the Chadron region from offices at 201 E. 3rd Street. Attorneys Matthew Watson, Amy Patras, and Andrew Pope handle estate planning, wills and trusts, estate administration, and guardianships. Operates publicly as Chadron Law.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationGuardianships ConservatorshipsWills Trusts

Office
201 E. 3rd StreetChadron, NE 69337

FirmGering, NE

Ellison & Turman Law Firm

Since 1946 · Serves 9 counties

Gering firm across the street from the Scotts Bluff County courthouse, founded in 1946 and serving the panhandle from there and a second office in Kimball. Handles wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, advance directives, guardianships, and conservatorships, with Matthew Turman carrying the estate work. Offers a free consultation on estate matters.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
1715 11th StreetGering, NE 69341
Free consultation

FirmScottsbluff, NE

Sorensen, Hahn, Browning & Judy, P.C.

Since 1968 · Serves 3 counties

Scottsbluff firm serving the Nebraska Panhandle since 1968, handling probate and trust administration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and elder law for Scotts Bluff County and surrounding counties. Also covers guardianship and conservatorship matters.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
2122 BroadwayScottsbluff, NE 69363

Solo PracticeAlliance, NE

The Law Office of Nathan Jaggers LLC

Serves 5 counties

Solo practice in Alliance, where Nathan Jaggers has worked as a lawyer in his hometown since 2010, serving Box Butte County and the surrounding panhandle. Handles probate, trust administration, and inheritance tax calculation for families settling an estate, plus wills, trusts, and powers of attorney on the planning side.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
217 Toluca AveAlliance, NE 69301

FirmElkhorn, NE

Estate Planning Law Group of Blazek & Gregg

Serves the whole state

Estate Planning Law Firm located in Elkhorn that serves clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa with estate planning, elder law, and disability planning services. Over 5,000 plans completed.

PracticesEstate PlanningElder LawSpecial Needs PlanningAgricultural Estate Planning

Office
1405 N. 205th Street, Suite 120Elkhorn, NE 68022
Free consultation

FirmNorth Platte, NE

Waite, McWha & Heng

Serves the whole state

North Platte general-practice firm centrally located in Lincoln County, serving clients statewide. Handles probate and estate administration alongside agriculture law, real estate, and corporate work, practicing in Nebraska's county, district, and appellate courts.

PracticesEstate PlanningAgricultural LawProbate Administration

Office
116 N. Dewey StreetNorth Platte, NE 69101
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