Nebraska allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Butler County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Nebraska are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Butler County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the County Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmWahoo, NE
Since 1893 · Serves 3 counties
Wahoo firm in Saunders County, opened in 1893, with additional offices in David City and Eagle and clients across Eastern Nebraska and the state. Guides personal representatives through probate, from the required notices to distribution of assets, and handles guardianships and conservatorships. Also prepares wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, and plans for Medicaid and nursing home care.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawConservatorshipand 4 more
- Office
- 551 North Linden StreetWahoo, NE 68066
FirmFremont, NE
Serves 8 counties
Fremont firm in Dodge County led by attorneys Leta Fornoff and Melissa Schutt, serving Dodge, Washington, Burt, Cuming, Platte, Colfax, Butler, and Saunders counties. Its estates and trusts practice covers probate, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, alongside family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and bankruptcy work.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBankruptcyFamily LawPersonal Injury
- Office
- 1627 E Military Avenue, Suite 100Fremont, NE 68025
FirmBlair, NE
Serves 3 counties
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.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 5 more
- Office
- 1640 Washington StreetBlair, NE 68008
FirmGrand Island, NE
Serves 9 counties
Grand Island firm in Hall County, with a second office in Lincoln, founded by Gregg Neuhaus, who has served central Nebraska for more than 40 years. Offers probate representation and probate litigation for personal representatives and beneficiaries, including disputes over a will, and drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Probate and estate planning matters start with a free consultation.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationBankruptcyand 3 more
- Office
- 205 South Cedar Street, Suite 150Grand Island, NE 68801
FirmBroken Bow, NE
Serves 6 counties
Broken Bow firm with six Nebraska offices from Omaha to North Platte, serving clients statewide. Helps families through probate and plans estates with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations, with an estate planning and probate case coordinator on staff beside its main personal-injury practice. Lists what each estate planning service costs up front.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
- Office
- 255 South 10th AvenueBroken Bow, NE 68822
FirmElkhorn, NE
Serves the whole state
Elkhorn estate planning firm in Douglas County whose practice is limited to wills, trusts, and estate administration, serving clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Handles both probate in the county court and trust administration through a systematized process, alongside elder law, nursing home planning, and supplemental needs trusts. Offers a free, no-obligation initial appointment.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more
- Office
- 1405 N. 205th Street, Suite 120Elkhorn, NE 68022
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