Probate law in Nebraska covers estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Nebraska has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to probate cases, and attorneys who practice in District Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Nebraska is generally 5 years written, 4 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Nebraska's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Nebraska State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Nebraska bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a probate attorney in Nebraska, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Nebraska and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to probate law in Nebraska to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Nebraska.

Kelly Henry Turner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goosmann Law Office PC
 17838 Burke Street Suite 250 Omaha NE 68118
(402) 280-7648
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2002)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Elder Law
Ryan K. McIntosh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brandt, Horan, Hallstrom & Stilmock
 1310 First Avenue PO Box 399 Nebraska City NE 68410
(402) 873-7888
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Divorce
Carol A. Cleaver - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carol A. Cleaver, Lawyer
 The Enterprise Center 4611 S 96th Street, Ste. 307 Omaha NE 68127
(402) 932-8900
Creighton University School of Law
Spanish
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Elder Law
Zachary K. Gray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gray Law Office, LLC
 700 Railroad Street Suite 112 Holdrege NE 68949
(308) 995-0522
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law (2017)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Estate Planning
Paul Seyler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Paul W. Seyler
 1821 N 145 Ave Cir Omaha NE 68154
(402) 333-8900
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Health Care Law Immigration Law
Alexis L. Davidson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goodwin Siegfried, LLP
 116 West C Street PO Box McCook NE 69001
(308) 345-2580
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2002)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Estate Planning
Thomas Whitmore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Whitmore Law Office, LLC
 7602 Pacific St Suite 200 Omaha NE 68114
(402) 391-2400
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Robert Sullivan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sullivan Law PC, LLO
 807 N. Broadway Wahoo NE 68066
(402) 443-4548
Bar #20793
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Medical Malpractice
Roger Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Roger P. Cox PC LLO
 1141 H Street Lincoln NE 68508
(402) 476-2847
University of Colorado - Boulder (1974)
U.S Bankruptcy Court - District of Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Divorce
James Polack - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
James Polack, PC, LLO
 The Law Center 3814 Dodge Street Omaha NE 68131
(402) 551-5540
Creighton University (1992)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Kendal Agee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gallant Law Office
 500 Pearl Street PO BOX 509 Scribner NE 68057
(402) 664-2597
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2011)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Angela Burmeister - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Croker Huck Law Firm in Omaha, Nebraska
 1301 S. 75th St Suite 100 Omaha NE 68124
(402) 827-7000
Creighton University School of Law (1990)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Jason B. Bottlinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bottlinger Law L.L.C.
 9900 Nicholas Street Suite 325 Omaha NE 68114
(402) 505-8234
Baylor Law School (2004)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Estate Planning
Robert L. Bryant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cada, Cada and Jewson
 1024 K Street Lincoln NE 68508
(402) 477-2233
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Jerry D Clinch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clinch Law Office, LLC
 209 E. 6th St York NE 68467
(402) 908-5699
Stetson University College of Law (2012)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
Steven John Twohig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Twohig Law LLC
 635 N. Broad Street Fremont NE 68025
(402) 720-4953
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1998)
Bar #22172
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
Jessica M Laughlin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brenner Law Office
 1915 10th Street Gering NE 69341
(308) 436-3424
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law (2012)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Stephanie Flynn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 610 J Street Suite 320 Lincoln NE 68508
(402) 325-8469
University of Nebraska College of Law (2007)
English
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Daniel Wintz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gross Welch Marks Clare
 2120 South 72nd St. Suite 1500 Omaha NE 68124
(531) 444-4993
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1972)
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Tana M. Fye - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fye Law Office
 713 Fourth Avenue Holdrege NE 68949
(402) 519-4061
University of South Dakota School of Law (2006)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Estate Planning Family Law
James E. Riha - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1001 Farnam Street Third Floor Omaha NE 68102
(402) 341-0700
Rutgers University - Camden (1977)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Howard Kaplan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
K&K Law
 10675 Bedford Ave., Suite 201 Omaha NE 68134
(402) 397-8988
The George Washington University Law School
English
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate Tax Law
Bradley Arne Boyum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 11902 Pierce Plaza Omaha NE 68154
(402) 991-5410
Creighton University School of Law (2001)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Thomas Penke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha NE 68154
(402) 330-6860
Hamline University School of Law (1974)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Darren Stephen Wright - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 140 S 4th St Albion NE 68620
(402) 395-2516
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2004)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Family Law Gov & Administrative Law
Annette Marie Ruffcorn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3606 N 156th St Ste 101-330 Omaha NE 68116
(402) 699-8318
University of Nebraska College of Law (2009)
English, English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Perry Andrew Pirsch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 808 P Street, Suite 311 Lincoln NE 68508
(402) 521-0930
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2012)
English, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Elder Law
Jordan J. Mruz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4645 Normal Blvd., Ste. 272 Lincoln NE 68506
(402) 434-5200
University of Nebraska College of Law (2011)
English
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
David Lutton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1442 Silver St Ashland NE 68003
(402) 944-3383
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1977)
Nebraska Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Catherine L Stegman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Brodkey, Cuddigan, Peebles, Belmont & Line, LLP 10855 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha NE 68154
(402) 397-2000
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
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