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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Lincoln, NE: 2026 rankings

27 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lincoln: Jim R. Titus, Attorney, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Zachary W. Anderson Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Nebraska Legal Group, 143 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

27 Lincoln estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jim R. Titus, Attorney685.0★ (91)Lincoln—Top score
2Andrew M. Loudon644.7★ (11)LincolnSat—
3Zachary W. Anderson Law645.0★ (78)LincolnOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Page Law, LLC645.0★ (17)Lincoln——
5Ball, Loudon, Ebert, & Brostrom624.3★ (10)Lincoln——
6Mark C Brown Attorney At Law614.2★ (10)Lincoln——
7Endacott Timmer Law Firm604.2★ (5)Lincoln——
8Hoffschneider Law, P.C., LLO605.0★ (4)Lincoln——
9Brett E. Ebert, Esq.605.0★ (3)Lincoln——
10Richard J. Wall, Jr.595.0★ (3)Lincoln——

All 27 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lincoln

    #1 Jim R. Titus, Attorney

    Based in Lincoln

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5825 S 14th St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68512
    View profile for Jim R. Titus, Attorney(402) 434-5203

  2. #2 Andrew M. Loudon

    Based in Lincoln

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Union Dr #200, Lincoln, NE 68516
    View profile for Andrew M. Loudon(402) 420-6091

  3. #3 Zachary W. Anderson Law

    Based in Lincoln

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8700 Executive Woods Dr #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
    View profile for Zachary W. Anderson Law(402) 259-0059

  4. #4 Page Law, LLC

    Based in Lincoln

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Page Law, LLC(402) 350-5344

  6. #6 Mark C Brown Attorney At Law

    Based in Lincoln

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2935 Pine Lake Rd Ste D, Lincoln, NE 68516
    View profile for Mark C Brown Attorney At Law(402) 421-1199

  7. #7 Endacott Timmer Law Firm

    Based in Lincoln

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Endacott Timmer Building, Pioneer Plaza, 3201 Pioneers Blvd Ste 300, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Endacott Timmer Law Firm(402) 817-1000

  8. #8 Hoffschneider Law, P.C., LLO

    Based in Lincoln

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1120 K St Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for Hoffschneider Law, P.C., LLO(402) 261-7677

  9. #9 Brett E. Ebert, Esq.

    Based in Lincoln

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Union Dr #200, Lincoln, NE 68516
    View profile for Brett E. Ebert, Esq.(402) 420-6091

  10. #10 Richard J. Wall, Jr.

    Based in Lincoln

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2935 Pine Lake Rd Ste D, Lincoln, NE 68516
    View profile for Richard J. Wall, Jr.(402) 421-8686

  11. Based in Lincoln

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, the most in Lincoln.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6940 O St #314, Lincoln, NE 68510
    View profile for Nebraska Legal Group(531) 248-5050

  13. #13 Rembolt Ludtke LLP

    Based in Lincoln

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Landmark Centre, 1128 Lincoln Mall suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for Rembolt Ludtke LLP(402) 475-5100

  14. #14 John D. Rouse

    Based in Lincoln

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1023 Lincoln Mall #101, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for John D. Rouse(402) 475-1993

  15. #15 Knudsen Law Firm

    Based in Lincoln

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3800 Vermaas Pl #200, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Knudsen Law Firm(402) 475-7011

  16. #16 Keating O'Gara

    Based in Lincoln

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 S 21st St Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68510
    View profile for Keating O'Gara(402) 475-8230

  18. #18 McHenry Haszard Law

    Based in Lincoln

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1220 Lincoln Mall #250, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for McHenry Haszard Law(402) 858-4263

  19. #19 Lowe Laura A

    Based in Lincoln

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    1614 L St, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for Lowe Laura A(402) 477-0371

  20. #20 Justin J. Cook, Attorney

    Based in Lincoln

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 P St Ste 304, Lincoln, NE 68508
    View profile for Justin J. Cook, Attorney(402) 438-6900

  24. #24 Penterman Law, LLC

    Based in Lincoln

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9000 S 134th St, Bennet, NE 68317
    View profile for Penterman Law, LLC(531) 254-8130

  25. #25 McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O.

    Based in Lincoln

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4700 Valley Rd, Lincoln, NE 68510
    View profile for McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O.(402) 548-5418

All 27 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kleveland Law Offices513.0★ (12)In Lincoln
27Waggoner Law Office503.0★ (5)In Lincoln

Also serving Lincoln

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lincoln
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACW LAW4.7★ (126)In Lincoln
Atwood Law, P.C., L.L.O.4.8★ (79)In Lincoln
Berry Law4.9★ (2,602)In Lincoln
Friedman Law Offices4.7★ (178)In Lincoln
Glasz Law4.8★ (212)In Lincoln
GordenLaw, LLC4.5★ (66)In Lincoln
James Hoppe Law Offices3.7★ (62)In Lincoln
Lancaster County Public Defender3.8★ (68)In Lincoln
Lentz Law4.9★ (144)In Lincoln
Liberty Law Group4.9★ (252)In Lincoln
London Law Office P.C., L.L.O.4.4★ (63)In Lincoln
Lowe Law Group4.8★ (81)In Lincoln
Monzón, Guerra & Chipman, Attorneys At Law4.8★ (133)In Lincoln
Morgan & Morgan4.8★ (308)In Lincoln
Naylor & Rappl Law Office4.8★ (135)In Lincoln
Parsley Law Office5.0★ (145)In Lincoln
Polaris Law Group, L.L.C.4.8★ (74)In Lincoln
Preston Mostek Attorney at Law LLC5.0★ (185)In Lincoln
Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers4.9★ (229)In Lincoln
The Law Office of Brett McArthur4.9★ (422)In Lincoln

How we ranked Lincoln estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 27 Lincoln estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lincoln data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lincoln?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Lincoln, NE is Jim R. Titus, Attorney with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews. Andrew M. Loudon (#2) and Zachary W. Anderson Law (#3) follow. We ranked 27 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Lincoln?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lincoln, NE. 27 of them are based in Lincoln; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Lincoln posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Zachary W. Anderson Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln work on weekends?

2 of 27 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Andrew M. Loudon (#2) and Zachary W. Anderson Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lincoln estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln is 4.5★, with a median of 11 reviews. Nebraska Legal Group has the most, 143 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do estate planning and probate lawyers outside Lincoln count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lincoln city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can estate planning and probate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln, NE charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Lincoln, NE ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Lincoln?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Lincoln

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lincoln.

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