Nebraska allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Custer 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 Custer 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.
Solo PracticeBroken Bow, NE
Since 1974 · Serves 1 county
Broken Bow firm in Custer County, founded in 1974, where attorney Cheryl Marsh has practiced since 1993. Works families through the probate process when a loved one dies with or without a will, and handles inheritance tax proceedings and disputes about inheritance. Also prepares wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and plans farm and business succession.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawBusiness Lawand 2 more
- Office
- 544 S. 10th Ave.Broken Bow, NE 68822
FirmBroken Bow, NE
Serves 1 county
Broken Bow firm in Custer County, where John Sennett began practicing in 1976, with an Arnold office open Tuesdays. Handles estate and trust matters after a death, including intestate estates, paying debts, tax matters, and distributing assets, plus guardianships. Julianna S. Jenkins works with farm and ranch families on structuring generational agricultural businesses.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateGuardianshipand 3 more
- Office
- 425 South 7th AvenueBroken Bow, NE 68822
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
FirmOrd, NE
Since 1972 · Serves 6 counties
Ord firm in Valley County, founded in 1972, serving Garfield and Valley Counties and towns including Burwell, Scotia, Ericson, Loup City, and Sargent. Handles probate and post-mortem tax planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships, and estate litigation. Jessica L.V. Piskorski co-authored the probate chapters of the Nebraska State Bar Association's Probate Manual.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 7 more
- Office
- 1545 M StreetOrd, NE 68862
FirmKearney, NE
Serves 8 counties
Kearney firm in Buffalo County serving Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Minden, Lexington, Broken Bow, and North Platte. Attorneys Vikki S. Stamm and Michele J. Romero handle estate planning, trusts, probate, and wills alongside family law, adoption, and mediation. Offers a free half-hour in-office consultation by appointment.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawFamily Law
- Office
- 3720 Avenue A, Suite CKearney, NE 68847
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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