An Order Appointing a Guardian Ad Item in a Proceeding Under the Nebraska Probate Code is a court order that appoints a guardian ad item (GAL) to represent the interests of a minor or incapacitated person in a probate proceeding. The GAL is an independent, neutral party who is responsible for investigating the facts of the case, gathering evidence, and making recommendations to the court regarding the best interests of the minor or incapacitated person. There are two types of Order Appointing a Guardian Ad Item in a Proceeding Under the Nebraska Probate Code: Guardianship Ad Item Nomination Order and Guardianship Ad Item Appointment Order. The Guardianship Ad Item Nomination Order nominates a GAL to investigate and report on the best interests of the minor or incapacitated person. The Guardianship Ad Item Appointment Order appoints a GAL and assigns them the duties of representing the best interests of the minor or incapacitated person.