Nebraska § 76-3705 - Land acquired by devise or descent; sale within five years required; exception.
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§ 76-3705. Land acquired by devise or descent; sale within five years required; exception.
Any nonresident alien may acquire title to lands in this state by devise or descent only, except that such nonresident alien shall be required to sell and convey such real estate within five years after the date of acquiring it, and if the nonresident alien fails to dispose of it to a bona fide purchaser for value within such time, the nonresident alien shall be in violation of the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act and the real estate shall be subject to divestment as prescribed in section 76-3712. If a person no longer meets the definition of nonresident alien within five years of acquiring title to real estate by devise or descent, such person shall not be required to dispose or divest of the property.
Sections governing escheat must be construed together and effect given to each if possible. Semrad v. Semrad, 170 Neb. 911, 104 N.W.2d 338 (1960).
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 76-3705
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-3705 cover?
Section 76-3705 ("Land acquired by devise or descent; sale within five years required; exception.") 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.
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