Probate delays
A properly designed and funded trust can help reduce the risk of a court-supervised transfer process.
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Avoid Probate. Protect Your Family. Get a Trust-Based Estate Plan That Actually Works When It Matters.
Customized estate planning for Nebraska homeowners, parents, couples, and retirees who want clear decisions, properly aligned assets, and less court involvement for loved ones.
Most families wait too long—and end up leaving unnecessary complications behind. This is where you fix that.
Without proper planning, families often face unnecessary court involvement, delays, and costly mistakes.
✔ 15+ years estate planning experience
✔ Hundreds of families helped
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Prefer to start with a quick question? Call our intake team—we’re happy to help.
Serving Omaha families with over 15 years of estate planning experience.
Most trust-based plans are a flat fee of $4,500-$5,000, depending on complexity.
Who this is for
For people who want more than basic documents.
Affluent homeowners with real estate, investments, or retirement assets.
Married couples who want a clear plan for incapacity and inheritance.
Divorced individuals or blended families who need thoughtful distribution planning.
Retirees who want to reduce confusion and make things easier for loved ones.
Problems avoided
A good plan helps your family avoid unnecessary friction.
Court involvement
Planning ahead can reduce the need for court appointments if incapacity or death occurs.
Incapacity confusion
Decision-makers, instructions, and authority are documented before a medical or financial crisis.
Unaligned assets
Trust planning should include guidance for keeping accounts, deeds, and beneficiary designations coordinated.
Outright inheritance
Trust provisions can add structure around how and when children or beneficiaries receive assets.
What is included
Core documents and practical guidance in one coordinated plan.
Your plan is customized around your family, property, decision-makers, and goals. It is designed to be understandable now and usable later.
Revocable Living Trust
Deed preparation or coordination
Will
Financial Power of Attorney
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Living Will
Asset alignment guidance
Why choose us
Careful planning from an Omaha estate planning law firm.
15+ years of experience
Steady guidance for families making important decisions about property, incapacity, and inheritance.
Customized planning
Your plan reflects your assets, family structure, decision-makers, and goals.
Not generic documents
The work is more than filling in forms. The plan is built to coordinate documents, assets, and practical next steps.
Designed to work in real life
Clear signing, funding, and alignment guidance helps the plan remain useful after the documents are prepared.
Client experiences
What Clients Say
"If you are looking for a trustworthy, ethical and relatable Estate Attorney, you should make an appointment to meet John Massih. John is a seasoned estate attorney, who knows the law. He is able to translate mind numbing legalese into understandable terms for the average person. He takes time to get to know his clients, and their needs - and will work to safeguard their interests, and keep plans up-to-date. We are very happy with the comprehensive family trust and related estate services he has provided to us. He has even taken the time to meet with our adult children, to explain the trust, and the general protocol to follow when it needs to be enacted. We highly recommend John Massih and his staff."
"If you want professional service, with uncompromised quality then hire John Massih. He is dependable and courteous. Always keeps you informed. His rates are fair and will work around your schedule. You really can ask for anything more from your attorney."
Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar result.
Process
A clear path from consultation to completed plan.
Request your consultation
Submit the intake form so the team can confirm fit, price expectations, and the right next step.
Design the plan
Choose the trust structure, decision-makers, beneficiary terms, and supporting documents.
Sign documents
Review and sign the completed estate planning documents with proper formalities.
Align assets
Receive guidance for coordinating deeds, accounts, and beneficiary designations with the plan.
Pricing
Most trust-based plans are $4,500-$5,000 flat fee.
Final pricing depends on complexity, family structure, asset mix, and planning goals. You will know the fee before moving forward.
FAQ
Common questions before requesting your consultation.
Is a trust always better than a will?
Not always. Many homeowners and families choose trust-based planning to simplify administration and add structure, but the right approach depends on your assets and goals.
Will this help avoid probate?
A properly created and funded trust can help reduce the risk of probate for assets titled or aligned with the trust. Asset alignment is an important part of the process.
What if I already have estate planning documents?
Existing documents can be reviewed to see whether they still match your family, assets, Nebraska law, and current goals.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on responsiveness, complexity, and scheduling. The consultation is the best place to discuss expected timing for your situation.
Does a consultation create an attorney-client relationship?
No. A consultation or form submission does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after an engagement agreement is signed.
Next step
Start with a focused estate planning consultation.
Get clear guidance on whether a trust-based plan is the right fit for your family, home, and long-term wishes.
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