In Re Estate of Tvrz

Inbody, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Sandra Tvrz (Tvrz), the personal representative of the estate of Lillian M. Tvrz (Lillian), appeals the decision of the Lancaster County Court allowing a claim of the State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support (the Department), for reimbursement of medical payments. Tvrz alleges that the trial court erred in determining that the claim was timely filed. For the reasons stated below, we reverse, and remand with direction to disallow the claim as untimely.

BACKGROUND

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-1036.02 (Reissue 1996), Lillian…