Probate in Richardson County

Probate Court Record

Richardson County Court

Richardson County · 1

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-noon and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Office

1700 Stone Street, Room 205, Falls City, NE 68355

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Conservatorship Firms Serving Richardson County

Beatrice firm in Gage County with roots to 1885, serving towns including Crete, Fairbury, Pawnee City, Falls City, and Tecumseh. Guides executors and trustees through probate and trust administration, prepares fiduciary, final, and Nebraska inheritance tax returns, and handles will and trust contests. Associate Nolan W. Schafer is both an attorney and a CPA.

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Firm with offices in Blair (Washington County), Plattsmouth (Cass County), and Omaha. Helps personal representatives get appointed and administer testate and intestate estates, and handles probate and trust litigation, including will contests, capacity challenges, and suits by trust beneficiaries over a trustee's conduct. Initial consultations are free and held in person or by phone.

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Lincoln firm on Havelock Avenue, serving Lancaster County and representing clients in probate courts across Nebraska. Helps personal representatives get appointed and settle the estate, from creditors to an administration checklist, and handles guardianships and conservatorships, wills, and revocable, irrevocable, special needs, and pet trusts. Offers a free initial consultation.

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