Estate Planning for Richardson County, Nebraska Property Owners

For most Richardson 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.

Record a TOD deedWhere to recordLocal attorneys

For a Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Richardson 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 Richardson County are recorded with the County Clerk at 1700 Stone St, Room 201, Falls City, NE 68355. Phone: 402-245-2535. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (open through the lunch hour).

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 Richardson County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Richardson County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Richardson County · County Clerk and ex officio Register of Deeds

Address

1700 Stone St, Room 201Falls City, NE 68355

Fax

402-245-2946

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (open through the lunch hour)

E-recording

Available via SimplifileE-recording info →

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 Richardson County

FirmNebraska City, NE

Fankhauser, Nelsen, Werts, Ziskey & Merwin, P.C., L.L.O.

Since 1997 · Serves 3 counties

Southeast Nebraska firm with offices in Nebraska City, Auburn, and Humboldt, serving the Otoe, Nemaha, and Richardson County courts. Handles wills, estate planning, probate, and estate administration alongside real estate and tax planning. Attorney Kelly J. Werts focuses on wills, estate planning, and tax planning.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
602 Central AvenueNebraska City, NE 68410

FirmFalls City, NE

Halbert, Dunn & Burns, LLC

Since 1974 · Serves 3 counties

Established 1974 in Falls City, the firm handles estate planning including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and probate administration.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
111 E. 17th StreetFalls City, NE 68355

FirmBlair, NE

Johnson & Pekny, L.L.C.

Serves 3 counties

Multi-office firm with locations in Blair, Plattsmouth, and Omaha providing estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, and trust litigation services.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust LitigationGuardianships ConservatorshipsProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
1640 Washington StreetBlair, NE 68008
Free consultation

FirmGrand Island, NE

Neuhaus Law Office

Serves 3 counties

Gregg Neuhaus has served Grand Island and central Nebraska for over 30 years, with a second office in Lincoln. Drafts wills, trusts, and estate planning documents and handles probate representation and probate litigation for personal representatives and beneficiaries.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
205 South Cedar Street, Suite 150Grand Island, NE 68801
Free consultation

FirmBroken Bow, NE

Steffens Law Office, P.C.

Serves 8 counties

Nebraska firm headquartered in Broken Bow with six offices running from Omaha west to North Platte. Handles estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations for clients across income levels, alongside a large personal-injury practice. Quotes its estate planning fees up front and offers a free case evaluation by phone.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
255 South 10th AvenueBroken Bow, NE 68822
Free consultation

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
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