Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C. | Estate and Probate
Often, people prepare for their future and the uncertainties in life by creating and maintaining different estate planning tools, like wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Estate plans not only provide peace of mind for those who make them — knowing their loved ones will be provided for after they are gone — but they also ensure that their property and health care wishes are known and honored.
While estate plans ultimately make the lives of the surviving loved ones easier by eliminating the need to make important choices about finances and possessions, probating the estate can be challenging.
At Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C., we can guide you through the often complex probate process.
How We Can Help
We have assisted numerous Nebraska residents with navigating state probate procedures, allowing beneficiaries to receive their share of the estate under the will, as well as settling up taxes and any remaining debt.
Although probate is a beneficial and necessary process to go through in many cases, it can be frustrating and oftentimes takes several months to complete. At Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C., we understand the different steps that need to be followed and can efficiently and effectively execute them.
Lincoln estate and probate lawyer Allan J. Eurek can:
- Arrange for appointment of a personal representative
- Assist you with court requirements, like an inventory of assets
- Help with processing creditors' claims against the estate
- Assist in determination of inheritance taxes
- Process distribution to beneficiaries or heirs of an estate
- Assist in the approval of a final accounting and obtaining a discharge of the personal representative or conservator
When there is no will: If your loved one did not have a will, an estate administration may still be required. We can also help you in this situation. Regardless of if there is a will, when the estate is very small, Allan J. Eurek can assist you in avoiding the expense of a full estate administration and still allow you to obtain and distribute the assets to those entitled to them. Contact us today for sound legal guidance regarding your situation.
Estate Litigation
We understand that sometimes conflict arises after the death of a loved one. It's not uncommon for family members and others who were named or not named in a trust or will to challenge it.
Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C., has litigated cases in which people have questioned the validity of wills or trusts, the language that was used in the documents or whether it was the result of duress or undue influence.
Contact us today if you are unsure about the validity of a loved one's will, or would like to challenge it.
Additional Estate Services We Offer
In addition to probate and estate litigation, Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C., also provides assistance with:
- Drafting a will or trust
- Appointing a health care and/or general power of attorney
- Appointing a guardian/conservator
Your Lincoln Estate and Probate Resource
Has a loved one recently passed away and now you are dealing with the probate process? Do you want to challenge a will or trust? Contact Allan J. Eurek Law Offices, P.C., at 402-261-0683, or contact us online. We represent residents of Lincoln, Nebraska, and the surrounding area.