About Peter Earl
Peter Earl Casey studied history and political science at Marquette University, completing his undergraduate degree in 1970. He moved on to Creighton University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1972. During law school he concentrated on wills, trusts, estates and gift tax, a specialized set of subjects that shaped his legal interests early on.
Casey’s academic background placed him squarely in the technical side of estate planning and taxation. His courses at Creighton covered the preparation of testamentary documents, the mechanics of trust formation, the administration of estates and the tax rules that accompany transfers of wealth. Those classroom years provided the procedural and statutory grounding necessary for work in probate courts and tax-sensitive transactions.
Over time, Casey translated that training into practical work on matters that arise at the end of life and in the transfer of property. He has handled issues that commonly confront individuals and families: drafting wills and trusts, advising on administration and fiduciary duties, and addressing the tax implications of gifting and inheritance. He approaches these matters from a legal and historical perspective informed by his undergraduate studies in history and political science.
Colleagues and clients have found his approach to be methodical and centered on clear documentation. He emphasizes careful drafting to reduce ambiguity and to anticipate common disputes. That attention to detail is particularly important in estate matters, where small drafting differences can have significant consequences for beneficiaries and fiduciaries.
Casey’s work also touches on the intersection of estate planning and tax law. Gift tax rules and the taxation of inherited assets require both procedural knowledge and an ability to apply statutory provisions to individual circumstances. His legal education exposed him to those complexities and the practical steps that can arise when implementing a plan.
As of 2026, Peter Earl Casey remains active in legal matters that involve wills, trusts, estate administration and the tax questions that accompany transfers of wealth. His current practice continues to address estate planning and related tax issues.
