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McKenney Law Office, PC, LLO

Practice areas include: Estate and Business Planning. I can meet with clients in the Lincoln area in person.

My practice areas include assisting individuals and families with comprehensive estate planning, guiding personal representatives through estate administration, and providing small businesses with essential services such as business formation and contract drafting. I assist clients across Nebraska through both telephone and virtual appointments, making my services accessible statewide. My commitment to my clients ensures that their legal needs are met efficiently and effectively.

08/05/2026

August is national “Make-a-Will” month. According to Gallop, only 46% of Americans have a will. This is a great time to remind you of the importance of having one in place.

Having a will allows you, not state laws, to appoint a personal representative to take care of your estate after you pass. It also allows you to set who receives your assets (beneficiaries), who takes care of your minor children (guardian), and potentially who is in charge of handling your minor children’s money (trustee of a testamentary trust).

Getting estate planning documents in place can feel overwhelming, but it can be even more overwhelming for your loved ones to deal with your affairs when no planning was done.

McKenney Law Office can help walk you through the process and answer any questions before you begin. Since our estate planning is done on a flat fee basis, you know how much everything will cost before signing a fee agreement.

Please feel free to call (402-525-9935) or email ([email protected]) to get information about getting a will and/or other estate planning documents in place.

07/30/2026

It is a good idea for everyone age 19+ to have both a Financial POA and a Healthcare POA signed and in effect.

In Nebraska, you legally become an adult at age 19. (Those 18 and over can enter into legal contracts and be in charge of certain mental health services. An 18 year old can sign a Financial POA (Power of Attorney) in Nebraska, but not a Healthcare POA.)

For parents this means that medical offices and financial institutions no longer have to allow access to the child’s information and accounts after they reach age 19. Even if that child is still on your health insurance, their medical records, etc are not yours and are protected by HIPAA laws.

So what happens if your 19 year old becomes unable to make their own decisions because of an accident, etc? A court order would be necessary to appoint you or someone else as the one authorized to act in their place.

By having POAs in place from age 19 forward, it protects the young adult in the event that something happens in the future.

07/24/2026

What happens when the sole spouse on the house deed passes away? In Nebraska when there is more than $100,000 in estate assets, it triggers the requirement for a probate case with the court.

Example : John Smith buys a house and then a couple years later marries Jane Smith. John and Jane combine all of their financials. They have joint bank accounts, are listed as beneficiaries on each other’s retirement accounts and life insurance accounts. They own all newly acquired vehicles jointly and even purchase a vacation cabin on a small lake together and are listed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship on that property. They also sign wills that leave all assets to each other (maybe without consulting an attorney). What they fail to do is change the deed on the original house which is still listed only in John’s name. That house has grown in value and is now worth $450,000, mortgage free.

John passes away. Under Nebraska law, Jane will have to file a probate case to transfer ownership of the house into her name. This will involve court filing fees, notice publication, and attorney fees. All of this could have been avoided with an updated deed on the house prior to John’s passing.

Things get even more complicated when there is no will and John had children. Then Jane is not entitled to the whole house and the children will inherit a portion. Blended family dynamics will cause further issues with potential forced sale of the property to meet financial obligations of asset distributions.

Speaking with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney can alleviate issues like this down the line. Reach out to McKenney Law Office today.

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402-525-9935

07/09/2026

How many times have you said “We need a will?” Because we’ve HEARD YOU!

But we know, making the call to learn all about it seems….scary.

Have you met Waverly’s very own, Nichole McKenney? She’s not just an awesome attorney, but she’s also a wife and a mom and knows the absolute importance of protecting your family.

So here’s your chance to join us for some no- pressure information on all things estate planning! Wills, Trusts, POA’s, OH MY! You get to hear from the best and get your questions answered. Bring a snack and enjoy a drink at The Mix Waverly .

Nichole is the owner of McKenney Law Office, PC, LLO, a solo law firm started in 2014. Learn more about Nichole and McKenney law firm at https://www.mckenneylawoffice.com/

Shoot a text or comment here to 402-580-0339 to RSVP!

06/25/2026

Healthcare POA

A Healthcare POA (Power of Attorney) appoints someone to act in your place when you are unable to make decisions for yourself regarding your healthcare. This can include talking with doctors, making decisions about care, accessing medical records, etc.

A Healthcare POA can also list your wishes regarding the type of care you receive, including end of life care and whether you want to be kept on life support or a feeding tube (living will/advanced directive provisions).

A Healthcare POA does not cover “do not resuscitate” (DNR) orders. Those would be handled separately through a doctor’s office.

Interested in getting a Healthcare POA put in place? Contact McKenney Law Office today.
[email protected]
402-525-9935

06/18/2026

Operating Agreement

An operating agreement for a business LLC (limited liability company) is essentially a blueprint for the administration of that business. It outlines who the members of the LLC are, who the managers of the LLC are, how new members are added, and how transfers of interest in the business are handled.

While an LLC can form and operate without an operating agreement in place, having an operating agreement is one more layer of protection for the members of the business to buffer them from personal liability and issues down the road when changes occur to the business.

For example, if the business is owned by three individuals and one of those members wants to sell their share of the company, the operating agreement should outline how that sale can occur, the consent needed from the other members, and what powers the buyer will have within the company. How much the share is worth is generally handled by other documents and business valuations, but the bare bones of the ability to transfer the business interest should be contained within the operating agreement.

When forming an LLC through McKenney Law Office, an operating agreement is part of the formation documents drafted for the business. Having a knowledgeable attorney assist with the business formation ensures that this important piece is included when a new LLC is formed.

McKenney Law Office can also assist in drafting operating agreements for LLCs that are already formed but may not have an operating agreement in place.

Contact my office to get started on your LLC formation or drafting of a stand-alone operating agreement.

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402-525-9935

06/11/2026

LLC Formation

Forming a limited liability company (LLC) can provide the owner(s) of a business with personal liability protection. In general this may protect your personal assets, such as your home and savings, from the liabilities/debts of your business. (Exceptions may apply in certain circumstances)

Forming a LLC may also have tax advantages. I am not a tax professional and would direct you to speak with your CPA about what formation could mean for your business.

If you are interested in discussing forming an LLC, please contact McKenney Law Office.
402-525-9935
[email protected]

06/04/2026

Lawyering from location this morning at my daughter’s golf camp. One thing I strive to do is make sure that I return voicemails and emails in a timely manner. Sometimes that means I am responding between kids’ activities this summer. My kids are my “why”, so I’m soaking up all the family time I can before school starts again, even when it comes with some logistical challenges.

05/27/2026

Power of Attorney for Finances

A power of attorney (POA) for finances is a document appointing someone to act In your place for financial matters.

Unlike a personal representative, a POA is valid while you are still alive. You can set it up to go into effect immediately upon signing or when a future event takes place (for example when you become incapacitated).

Designating a POA is recommended so that your designated agent can deal with your bank, credit card company, mortgage company, etc., in the event that you cannot act on your own behalf.

Contact McKenney Law Office about getting a Financial POA in place to safeguard yourself and your family.

402-525-9935
[email protected]

05/18/2026

Weather shortened field trip to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo with my kindergartener today.

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PO Box 74
Waverly, NE
68462

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Monday	9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9am - 3:30pm
Friday	9am - 3:30pm

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Website

http://www.mckenneylawoffice.com/

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