The probate books shall consist of a probate record, a fee book, a general index to probate records, an index to wills deposited, and such additional records as are needed to carry out the provisions of the Nebraska Probate Code.
§ 25-2723.Probate books, enumeration.
Article 27: County Court Rules of Procedure and Probate Practice · Last amended 1975 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceThis section lists the probate books a county court must keep — a probate record, a fee book, a general index to probate records, an index to wills deposited, and any additional records needed to carry out the Nebraska Probate Code.
Full Text of § 25-2723
Source
G.S.1873, c. 14, § 32, p. 270; Laws 1895, c. 31, § 1, p. 156; Laws 1909, c. 41, § 1, p. 228; R.S.1913, § 1233; C.S.1922, § 1156; C.S.1929, § 27-535; R.S.1943, § 24-535; Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 54; Laws 1975, LB 481, § 6; R.S.1943, (1985), § 24-554.
Cross References
Nebraska Probate Code, see section 30-2201.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2723 is the table of contents for a county court’s probate record-keeping system. It names five categories of probate books the court maintains: the probate record itself, a fee book, a general index to probate records, an index to wills deposited for safekeeping, and any additional records the Nebraska Probate Code requires.
Each of these books serves a distinct purpose, and the sections that follow this one spell out what each must contain — the probate record’s retention requirements in section 25-2724, the fee book’s contents in section 25-2725, the general index’s contents in section 25-2726, and the will index’s contents in section 25-2727. Read together, they form the backbone of how a county court documents and makes retrievable every estate, guardianship, and other probate matter that comes before it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What probate books does a county court have to keep under this section?
A probate record, a fee book, a general index to probate records, an index to wills deposited, and any additional records needed to carry out the Nebraska Probate Code.
Where can I find what has to go in each of these books?
Does this section itself describe what goes in each book?
No. This section only enumerates the required books; the content requirements for each appear in the sections that follow.
Can a county court be required to keep records beyond these four categories?
Yes. The section also requires such additional records as are needed to carry out the provisions of the Nebraska Probate Code, beyond the four named books.
What is the Nebraska Probate Code referenced here?
It is the body of law governing estate administration, guardianships, and related probate matters, beginning at section 30-2201, which this section cross-references.
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reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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