Zachary W. Anderson Law

10/20/2026

Dividing an estate equally sounds simple, until most of the estate is a farm, family business, or property that can’t easily be split.

One child may be taking on the responsibility of running the operation, while another receives an ownership interest that looks valuable on paper but comes with little control or access to cash. That’s why estate planning isn’t always about making every percentage identical.

A thoughtful plan considers the people involved, the future of the asset, and what “fair” actually looks like for your family.

Swipe through for a few things to consider when planning around a farm, business, or other major family asset.

This post is for general educational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice.

10/13/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Zachary W. Anderson Law is hosting a donation drive for Friendship Home!

Friendship Home provides emergency shelter, crisis services, and housing support for survivors of domestic violence in our community. Last year alone, over 2,772 survivors received services and/or shelter through the organization.

Throughout October, we’re collecting donations of personal care products, cleaning supplies, household essentials, and other much-needed items. Every donation, big or small, helps support the important work Friendship Home does here in Lincoln.

Donations can be dropped off at Zachary W. Anderson Law, located at 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Suite 100, Lincoln, NE, from October 9–30, between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Questions? Contact Jenn at (402) 259-0059 or [email protected].

We appreciate everyone who helps us support Friendship Home and the families they serve!

10/06/2026

Such a glorious day at the Nebraska State Bar Association today.

10/06/2026

Today I accepted the 2026 Nebraska State Bar Association Diversity Award, with some of my team there to celebrate with me. This photo is going to mean a lot to me for a long time.

Running a law firm makes it easy to stay focused on the next deadline, the next challenge, and whatever needs attention right now. Today gave me a chance to pause and appreciate what we’re building and the people I get to build it with.

When I opened this firm, I had a pretty clear idea of how I wanted people to feel when they walked through the door. My team has helped give that idea a life of its own. They bring their experiences, their perspectives, their humor, and their care for our clients into this work. They also help me see things differently, and I’m a better attorney and employer because of it.

So much of creating a welcoming place happens in ordinary moments: how we respond when someone is overwhelmed, whether we take the time to understand what they need, and how we support each other through a hard day. I get to see the effort my team puts into those moments, and I’m grateful for it.

Thank you to the NSBA for this recognition, and to everyone at Zachary W. Anderson Law for helping build a firm that feels like us. Sharing today with some of you made it especially meaningful.

I’m proud of this award. And I’m really proud of this team.

10/05/2026

What happens when someone’s mental capacity becomes a concern in the middle of a court case?

A diagnosis, hospitalization, injury, or change in someone’s mental health can raise important legal questions, but it does not automatically mean that person lacks legal capacity. Depending on the situation, questions may come up about who can make decisions, manage finances, participate in the case, or legally act on someone else’s behalf.

Swipe through for a breakdown of how Nebraska law handles these situations, including guardianships, conservatorships, Powers of Attorney, Guardians Ad Litem, divorce, and custody.

Every situation is different, so knowing who actually has legal authority matters.

This post is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

FamilyLaw

09/30/2026

Your office is ALREADY diverse. The question is whether people have to hide parts of themselves to function in it.

That was the heart of what I shared at the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Diversity Summit in Omaha: “Creating a Welcoming Law Office: Practical Inclusion for Clients, Staff, and Colleagues.”

As a q***r, neurodivergent attorney and single parent, this is personal. I know how exhausting it can be to edit yourself to fit someone else’s expectations. I don’t want belonging in my office to depend on how well someone can do that, or on whether they’re willing to disclose a diagnosis or explain their trauma.

Thank you to the NSBA for the invitation. I’m proud of what we’re building at Zachary W. Anderson Law, and I’m still learning how to do it better.

09/29/2026

LET’S ARGUE. PROFESSIONALLY.

I’m exploring adding another litigation attorney to Zachary W. Anderson Law in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a focus on family law, estate litigation, and civil litigation.

I’d love to connect with someone who enjoys developing a strategy, writing a persuasive argument, and helping people navigate complicated situations. Someone who knows when to negotiate, when to push, and when the best advice is, “Yes, you could fight about that. Let’s talk about whether you should.”

The work is serious. That doesn’t mean the office has to be stuffy.

I’m building a firm where strong advocacy and being a decent human are not competing priorities. We’re q***r-owned, we value different backgrounds and perspectives, and I care about creating a workplace where people don’t have to edit out their personalities to be taken seriously. A sense of humor is welcome. Respect for clients, colleagues, and staff is nonnegotiable.

If you care about your work, communicate thoughtfully, and appreciate a well-drafted pleading AND a well-timed GIF, we may have something to talk about.

This is an invitation to start a conversation about a potential role and what a good fit could look like. You don’t need to have a resignation letter drafted or your next five years mapped out. Whether you’re actively looking or just a little curious about what else might be possible, I’d welcome an introduction.

Email me directly at [email protected] with a little about yourself, your litigation experience, and what you’re looking for in your next position. A résumé is welcome, but a conversation is the starting point.

To the Nebraska attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal professionals in my network: please share this post or pass it along to someone who might be a good fit. I’d genuinely appreciate your help making the connection. Sometimes the next chapter starts with a friend saying, “This sounds like you.”

09/22/2026

Owning part of a business doesn’t always mean you feel like an owner.

Maybe you’ve been cut out of meetings, lost access to financial information, stopped receiving distributions, or even lost your job within the company. When that happens, the first question is often: what rights do I still have?

The answer can depend on your ownership status, whether the business is a corporation or LLC, and most importantly, what the governing agreements actually say.

Swipe through for a breakdown of what a business freezeout can look like in Nebraska and some of the issues owners should consider before signing anything or making their next move.

This post is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

09/20/2026

If you or your spouse owns an S corp, partnership, or LLC, the K-1 is not the last word on income in a Nebraska divorce. Here's how courts look at tax distributions, retained earnings, and company-paid perks, and what to gather before you call a lawyer.

Own a business, or married to someone who does? How Nebraska courts treat K-1 income, tax distributions, retained earnings, and company perks in divorce.

09/20/2026

"Everything to my spouse, then to the kids" is the plan most couples default to. In a second marriage, it can leave your children with nothing. Cutting your spouse out of the will doesn't work either. Attorney Lydia Mann explains how Nebraska's elective-share rules actually operate, and the planning tools blended families use instead.

Nebraska law gives a surviving spouse elective-share and allowance rights a will alone may not override. How marital trusts, waivers, and beneficiary planning fit blended families.