Lancaster County Probate Attorney
Protecting your family's future begins with making sure you protect your assets from unnecessary probate taxes and probate court decisions. Laura A. Lowe, Attorney at Law, offers a full range of estate planning and probate law services for people and families throughout Lincoln, Nebraska, and communities throughout the region.
Experienced Wills and Trusts Estate Planning Lawyer
- Testamentary wills: Every effective estate planning strategy begins — and ends — with a legal will. The only way to be assured that your surviving spouse, children and other heirs will retain your family assets upon your death is by having a testamentary will in place and up-to-date. Without a will, your assets may proceed through the probate process as "intestate," and it will be left to a judge to decide upon the distribution of assets. Whether you are just starting out in your adult life or were recently married, or have recently divorced, talk to Laura Lowe about making sure your final wishes are clearly stated in your legal will.
- Trusts: There are many types of living and testamentary trust options available for people and families looking for ways to protect their assets from probate taxes. By establishing a living trust, you can postpone taxes on the principle of the trust fund, while enjoying the benefit of distributing the assets according to your wishes. Trusts can be established to pay for education expenses for children and grandchildren, living expenses and to meet the special needs of vulnerable members of your family who cannot care for themselves upon your death. Laura Lowe will explain the various types of trusts available to help you meet your estate planning needs, and will help you establish the type of trust that protects your family's financial interests.
Probate Law
After the death of an estate holder or co-holder in Nebraska, the deceased's assets must go through the probate process to determine the legal distribution of assets and debt obligations. If a legal, current will is in place, handling final details through the testate probate process is often a formality, unless someone steps forward and contests the terms of the will. If no will is found, the process is known as intestate, and surviving family members and beneficiaries must present their case to receive the deceased's assets.
Services for People Who Live Out of State, But Need Probate Services in Nebraska
Laura Lowe is an experienced Nebraska probate law attorney available to help you and your family handle the final affairs of your loved one's estate. Whether you live in the Lincoln area, or live out of state, she will gather all records and handle the final administration of the estate, including probating the will, working with creditors and finalizing all contractual obligations which may still be open. If you live out of state, and have had an elderly parent die in the Lincoln area, she can handle all final details for you.
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From her office in Lincoln, Laura A. Lowe represents clients throughout eastern and central Nebraska. From wherever you are in Nebraska, call toll free at 877-603-7319 or contact the law firm by e-mail to schedule a consultation with an experienced Lincoln estate planning attorney. There is no initial consultation fee if you retain Ms. Lowe for representation.
