Nebraska § 57-401 - Easement; authority of executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, or conservator to execute.
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§ 57-401. Easement; authority of executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, or conservator to execute.
Administrators and executors of the estates of deceased persons, trustees of trust estates, conservators of estates of persons unfit by reason of infirmities of age or physical disability, and the guardians of estates of minors and incompetent persons are hereby authorized to enter into contracts with pipeline companies, corporations, individuals, partnerships, or limited liability companies for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines for the transmission of oil or gas and to sell and dispose of an easement under the contract for such purposes, upon and across the lands, or any interest therein, belonging to the estates of deceased persons, beneficiaries of a trust, estates of persons unfit by reason of infirmities of age or physical disability, and estates of minors and incompetents, upon such terms and conditions that the administrators, executors, trustees, conservators, or guardians of such persons may deem reasonable and equitable, and for the best interest of the estates of deceased persons, minors, persons unfit by reason of infirmities of age or physical disability, and incompetents and the beneficiaries of a trust.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 57-401
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 57-401 cover?
Section 57-401 ("Easement; authority of executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, or conservator to execute.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 57-401?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 57-401 apply to my situation?
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