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Elder Laws in Nebraska.

Nebraska elder law covers Medicaid long-term care planning, powers of attorney, advance directives, guardianships and conservatorships through the county court, nursing home resident rights, and adult protective services. Nebraska follows the federal 60-month Medicaid lookback. Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services administers Adult Protective Services. Nebraska criminalizes elder financial exploitation and abuse of vulnerable adults under specific statutes.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Nebraska Statutes

Guardianship and ConservatorshipNeb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2601 et seq.

Nebraska has adopted the UPC's guardianship and conservatorship provisions. Both require judicial finding of incapacity. Annual reporting required.

Uniform Power of Attorney ActNeb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4001 et seq.

Nebraska has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. Powers may be durable and continue through principal's incapacity.

Rights of the Terminally Ill ActNeb. Rev. Stat. § 20-401 et seq.

Nebraska's living will / advance directive statute. Authorizes declarations to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

Medicaid Long-Term Care42 U.S.C. § 1396p; Nebraska DHHS rules

Federal 60-month lookback on asset transfers. Nebraska administers Medicaid through DHHS with federal matching funds.

Adult Protective ServicesNeb. Rev. Stat. § 28-348 et seq.

APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Certain professionals are mandated reporters.

Knowing or Intentional Abuse of a Vulnerable AdultNeb. Rev. Stat. § 28-386

Criminal statute penalizing abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Felony for knowing or intentional conduct with enhanced penalties for serious bodily injury.

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Official Sources

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