Nebraska allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 PracticeOmaha, NE
Serves 1 county
Omaha firm in Douglas County led by Jason Bottlinger, whose practice spans personal injury, litigation, and estate planning. For families settling an estate it handles probate with or without a will, including creditor notices, disputed claims, and administering and distributing assets, and takes probate litigation such as disputes between beneficiaries. Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationPersonal Injury
- Office
- 9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 325Omaha, NE 68114
FirmOmaha, NE
Since 2008 · Serves 2 counties
Omaha firm founded in 2008 by estate planning attorney Anne Burnett, working before the Douglas and Sarpy County courts from its Arbor Street office and a Gretna office. Handles probate and trust administration, inheritance tax determinations, and estate disputes, with partner DeAna K. Shaffer focused on estate and trust administration. Serves Nebraska and western Iowa.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 6 more
- Office
- 17525 Arbor StreetOmaha, NE 68130
FirmRalston, NE
Serves 1 county
Ralston estate planning firm in Douglas County, operating as LifePlan Nebraska; Charles E. Dorwart has practiced in the Omaha metro for over 36 years. Represents executors and trustees through probate and trust administration, including plans other attorneys drafted, and handles guardianship applications. Offers a free 30-minute consultation at home or in the office.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateGuardianshipand 2 more
- Office
- 7305 Main StreetRalston, NE 68127
FirmOmaha, NE
Since 1898 · Serves 2 counties
Omaha firm founded in 1898, with a second office in Hastings, representing personal representatives in probate court. Handles probate and trust administration, from inventory and appraisal through death tax returns and distribution, and trust and estate litigation for executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries. Eleven attorneys are listed on its estate planning and probate practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 5 more
- Office
- 1501 Mike Fahey Street, Suite 400Omaha, NE 68102
FirmOmaha, NE
Serves 5 counties
Omaha firm representing clients throughout Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Dodge, and Cass Counties in estate planning, probate, and family law. Represents personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries in estate and trust administration and inheritance tax proceedings, and handles guardianships and conservatorships. Partner Tosha Rae Heavican leads the estate team.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateConservatorshipand 3 more
- Office
- 10110 Nicholas Street, Suite 102Omaha, NE 68114
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
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