Estate Planning & Probate in Loup County, Nebraska

Loup County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the County Court.

The Probate Process in Loup County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Loup County, probate runs through the County Court in Taylor. The court sits in the 8.

Full Loup Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →

Probate Court Record

County Court

Loup County · 8

Address

P.O. Box 146Taylor, NE 68873

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optionalSelf-filing allowed
How to file probate in Loup County→

Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Loup County · County Clerk and ex officio Register of Deeds · Jamie Copsey

Address

P.O. Box 187, Taylor, NE 68879Taylor, NE 68879Mailing: P.O. Box 187, Taylor, NE 68879

Fax

308-942-3103

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$10 for the first page plus $6 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $16; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.

Full recording details →

Verified September 7, 2026 · Source

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