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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4017 (2026)

Agent's liability

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An agent that violates the Nebraska Uniform Power of Attorney Act is liable to the principal or the principal's successors in interest for the amount required to:

(1) Restore the value of the principal's property to what it would have been had the violation not occurred; and

(2) In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a power of attorney, the court, as justice may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees to any party, to be paid by another party.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2016–2016 · leading case: Cisneros v. Graham, 881 N.W.2d 878 (Neb. 2016).
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Cisneros v. Graham, 881 N.W.2d 878 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 10× “On cross-appeal, Cisneros claims that the district court erred when it did not award attorney fees to her under § 30-4017. STANDARDS OF REVIEW [1] An appellate court reviews a denial of a motion for new trial or, in the alternative, to alter or amend the judgment, for an abuse…”
In re Trust of Failla, No. A-15-687, A-15-688 (Neb. Ct. App. Nov. 1, 2016). · cites it 2× “When an agent violates the Nebraska UPOAA, § 30-4017(2) permits an award of costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees to any party, to be paid by another party, when justice may require.”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4017(2): 2 cases
Cisneros v. Graham, 881 N.W.2d 878 (Neb. 2016). “On cross-appeal, Cisneros claims that the district court erred when it did not award attorney fees to her under § 30-4017. STANDARDS OF REVIEW [1] An appellate court reviews a denial of a motion for new trial or, in the alternative, to alter or amend the judgment, for an abuse…”
In re Trust of Failla, No. A-15-687, A-15-688 (Neb. Ct. App. Nov. 1, 2016). “When an agent violates the Nebraska UPOAA, § 30-4017(2) permits an award of costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees to any party, to be paid by another party, when justice may require.”
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