Nebraska allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Richardson 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 Richardson 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.
FirmNebraska City, NE
Since 1997 · Serves 3 counties
Southeast Nebraska firm formed in 1997, with offices in Nebraska City, Auburn, and Humboldt covering Otoe, Nemaha, and Richardson Counties. Offers probate representation alongside wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. Attorney Kelly J. Werts practices in wills, estate planning, and tax planning.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningConservatorshipand 4 more
- Office
- 602 Central AvenueNebraska City, NE 68410
FirmFalls City, NE
Since 1974 · Serves 1 county
Falls City firm in Richardson County, started in 1974, that focuses predominantly on estate planning, probate, business, and real estate matters. After a death it handles probate proceedings, inheritance tax determinations, federal estate tax returns, and trust administration, and Michael R. Dunn also litigates probate matters. Dunn and Tracy A. Burns practice from the 17th Street office.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 3 more
- Office
- 111 E. 17th StreetFalls City, NE 68355
FirmBeatrice, NE
Since 1885 · Serves 7 counties
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.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 7 more
- Office
- 114 N. 6th StreetBeatrice, NE 68310
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
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