How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Lancaster County, Nebraska?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Lancaster County.
We found 12 estate law firms serving Lancaster County. Lancaster County is part of the Lincoln & Southeast Nebraska region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Lancaster County County Court.
Nebraska allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Lancaster 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 — typically 2%Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2482 (reasonable compensation determined by court)Verified Jun 1, 2026 to 4%Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2482 (reasonable compensation determined by court)Verified Jun 1, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Lancaster 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.
Lincoln & Southeast Nebraska Firms
Ball, Loudon, Ebert & Brostrom, LLC
FirmBoutique estate and business firm in Lincoln working in the Lancaster County courts. The team handles will and trust administration, guides fiduciaries through probate, and manages estate transfers ranging from simple wills to tax-driven planning for larger estates. Trusts and estates is one of its two core focus areas alongside business and commercial law.
Location
3701 Union Drive, Suite 200Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone
(402) 420-6091
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Cada, Jewson & Bryant
FirmLincoln firm in Lancaster County, founded in 1974. Helps individuals and families create wills, trusts, and other estate planning tools, and assists with probate and estate administration.
Location
1024 K StreetLincoln, NE 68508
Phone
(402) 477-2233
Service Area
1 county
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts
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Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer
FirmProviding legal services to residents of east-central Nebraska since 1893. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Additional offices in David City and Eagle.
Location
551 North Linden StreetWahoo, NE 68066
Phone
(402) 443-3225
Established
1893
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationElder Law
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Johnson Flodman Guenzel & Wasserburger LLP
FirmSince 1962, providing legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions in Lincoln and Eastern Nebraska. Steven E. Guenzel concentrates on wills, trusts, estates, and special needs trusts.
Location
1227 Lincoln MallLincoln, NE 68508
Phone
(402) 817-6721
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsSpecial Needs Planning
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Thies & Cook Law
FirmLincoln firm with an Arizona office handling probate and trust litigation, probate and trust administration, estate planning, and guardianships and conservatorships across Lancaster County. Also takes commercial and tort litigation.
Location
701 P Street, Suite 304Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone
(402) 438-6900
Service Area
2 counties
Probate AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust AdministrationTrust Litigation
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Lancaster County.
Johnson & Pekny, L.L.C.
FirmMulti-office firm with locations in Blair, Plattsmouth, and Omaha providing estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, and trust litigation services.
Location
1640 Washington StreetBlair, NE 68008
Phone
(402) 426-4424
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsGuardianships ConservatorshipsTrust Litigation
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Neuhaus Law Office
FirmGregg Neuhaus has served Grand Island and central Nebraska for over 30 years, with a second office in Lincoln. Drafts wills, trusts, and estate planning documents and handles probate representation and probate litigation for personal representatives and beneficiaries.
Location
205 South Cedar Street, Suite 150Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone
(308) 385-0654
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts
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Reagan Melton & Delaney
FirmBellevue firm serving Sarpy County and eastern Nebraska, with a second Lincoln office. Handles probate and estate administration, wills, trusts, and guardianships and conservatorships, with attorneys including a retired district court judge and a former prosecutor. Boutique practice with over 150 years of combined experience.
Location
4530 Maass Road, Suite 101Bellevue, NE 68133
Phone
(402) 226-1899
Established
2010
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsGuardianships Conservatorships
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Steffens Law Office, P.C.
FirmNebraska firm headquartered in Broken Bow with six statewide offices reaching from Omaha to Sidney. Handles estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, and guardianships and conservatorships for clients across income levels, alongside a large personal-injury practice.
Location
255 South 10th AvenueBroken Bow, NE 68822
Phone
(308) 872-8327
Service Area
8 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts
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Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Nebraska.
Estate Planning Law Group of Blazek & Gregg
FirmEstate Planning Law Firm located in Elkhorn that serves clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa with estate planning, elder law, and disability planning services. Over 5,000 plans completed.
Location
1405 N. 205th Street, Suite 120Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone
(402) 496-3432
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningElder LawDisability PlanningAgricultural Estate Planning
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Waite, McWha & Heng
FirmNorth Platte general-practice firm centrally located in Lincoln County, serving clients statewide. Handles probate and estate administration alongside agriculture law, real estate, and corporate work, practicing in Nebraska's county, district, and appellate courts.
Location
116 N. Dewey StreetNorth Platte, NE 69101
Phone
(308) 532-2202
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationAgricultural Law
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Witte Law Office
FirmLincoln firm serving Lancaster County and clients statewide, with Glen D. Witte practicing for more than 25 years. Handles wills, powers of attorney, trusts, probate administration, and elder law, plus personal injury. Witte travels across Nebraska, including evening and weekend home visits, and offers free initial consultations.
Location
6125 Havelock AvenueLincoln, NE 68507
Phone
(402) 467-5080
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Nebraska self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Nebraska uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Lancaster County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
County Court
Lancaster County
575 S. 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone:
402-441-7291Fax:
402-441-6056
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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