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How to Design an Estate Plan with a Blended Family

No one marries with the intention of getting divorced, but about half of all marriages in the U.S. will end in divorce. Divorce and second marriages can complicate the process of estate planning and present a number of challenges.

Posted on: October 8, 2025

What Does an Elder Law Attorney Really Do?

Elder law is more than wills and trusts—it’s about protecting seniors and families in Omaha and beyond. From Medicaid planning to probate and farm succession, learn how LD Strategies provides personalized solutions across Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota to safeguard your assets and future.

Posted on: September 18, 2025

Are You Prepared for the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care?

Over half of adults aged 65+ will need long-term care, yet most are financially unprepared. The Legacy Design Strategies elder law team can help you prepare with Medicaid planning, asset protection, and legal directives.

Posted on: December 30, 2024

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What Happens When the Second Parent Passes?

However, settling the second spouse's affairs was more complex, even with advance planning. Everything from wills to banking to tax returns became more complicated.

Posted on: October 24, 2023

Tasks to Be Done After a Loved One Passes

Even though the death of a loved one comes with unbearable grief, there are important tasks you must carry out as soon as you’re able.

Posted on: September 29, 2023

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How to Plan a Business Succession

A frequent complaint by next-generation members is that the senior generation never fully lets go of business tasks.

Posted on: January 30, 2023

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?

A special needs trust (SNT) can help you provide financial security to your child after you die without leaving them ineligible for the government benefits that they need to sustain care.

Posted on: November 21, 2022

Do You Want to Be an Executor?

Only you know your capacity and willingness to serve, or the degree of need expressed by the person asking you. However, it should help to know first that if you do decide to accept, there can be help out there and second there are standard procedures and practices you can follow.

Posted on: July 14, 2022

What about House Contents when Someone Dies?

It is quite a tragedy when a loved one passes away. You may want to remember them by keeping sentimental objects from their home, or perhaps they wanted you to inherit a specific item.

Posted on: June 6, 2022