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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-204 (2026)

International will; other points of form

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(a) The signatures shall be placed at the end of the will. If the will consists of several sheets, each sheet will be signed by the testator or, if the testator is unable to sign, by the person signing on the testator's behalf or, if there is no such person, by the authorized person. In addition, each sheet shall be numbered.

(b) The date of the will shall be the date of its signature by the authorized person. That date shall be noted at the end of the will by the authorized person.

(c) The authorized person shall ask the testator whether the testator wishes to make a declaration concerning the safekeeping of the testator's will. If so and at the express request of the testator, the place where the testator intends to have the testator's will kept shall be mentioned in the certificate provided for in section 30-205.

(d) A will executed in compliance with section 30-203 is not invalid merely because it does not comply with this section.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 1947–1983 · leading case: Achterberg v. Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., 323 N.W.2d 827 (Neb. 1982).
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Achterberg v. Farmers State Bank & Trust Co., 323 N.W.2d 827 (Neb. 1982). · cites it 2× “§ 30-205 (1929); Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-204 (1943). Consequently, the requirement that an attesting witness abide by the statutory provisions does not necessarily mandate that the witness inquire into the testator’s mental capacity.”
In Re Coons'Est., 48 N.W.2d 778 (Neb. 1951). · cites it 4× “1943: "If no person shall appear to contest the probate of a will at the time appointed for that purpose, the court may, in its discretion, grant probate thereof on the testimony of one of the subscribing witnesses only, if *781 such a witness shall testify that such will was…”
In Re Est. of Flicker, 339 N.W.2d 914 (Neb. 1983). · cites it 2× “664 (1937); Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-204 (Reissue 1964). The comment to § 30-2327 states: “The formalities for execution of a witnessed will have been reduced to a minimum.”
Haerry v. Hoffschneider, 276 N.W.2d 196 (Neb. 1979). · cites it 4× “Appellant’s principal assignment of error is directed against the finding and judgment of the court that the agreement was an enforcible contract against the appellant.”
McDowell v. Parker, 34 N.W.2d 366 (Neb. 1948). · cites it 2× “1943, provides: “(1) No will made within this state, except such nuncupative wills as are mentioned in section 30-205 shall be effectual to pass any estate, whether real or personal, nor to change, or in any way affect the same, unless it be in writing, and signed by the…”
Cain v. Killian, 54 N.W.2d 368 (Neb. 1952). · cites it 4× “It is clear to me under the undisputed competent evidence that Charles Cain attempted a testamentary disposition of the land in question by deed in violation of section 30-204, R.R.S.1943. I would reverse the judgment of the district court and enter a decree setting aside the…”
In Re Est. of Thompson, 336 N.W.2d 590 (Neb. 1983). · cites it 2× “*903 In 1965, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-204 (Reissue 1964) provided that, except for nuncupative wills, and wills properly executed in other jurisdictions, wills must be signed by the testator, or some person in his presence, and by his express direction, and attested and subscribed…”
Scriven v. Scriven, 45 N.W.2d 760 (Neb. 1951). · cites it 2× “This answer and the adjudication thereon by the county court furnish the only information before this court as regards the so-called contest.”
Renter v. Renter, 29 N.W.2d 466 (Neb. 1947). · cites it 2× “Proponent contends here that the trial court permitted a change of issues when it permitted the amendment.”
Moore v. Moore, 64 N.W.2d 301 (Neb. 1954). · cites it 3× “The essence of this is a contention that if a will has a complete attestation clause, one that substantially recites the requirements of the relevant statute as to the acts required for legal execution of a will (§ 30-204, R. R. S. 1943), and a statement that the testator was of…”
Thomas v. Vaughan, 150 N.W.2d 241 (Neb. 1967). “Paap, Joseph Schreiner, Leo Kreifels, and Mary Sullivan, a registered nurse who was then operating the home.”
In Re Coons'Est., 64 N.W.2d 301 (Neb. 1954). · cites it 4× “The essence of this is a contention that if a will has a complete attestation clause, one that substantially recites the requirements of the relevant statute as to the acts required for legal execution of a will (section 30-204, R.R.S.1943), and a statement that the testator was…”
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