Atty. Douglas R. State

Atty. Douglas R. State

Douglas R. State is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, real estate law.

Kearney Kearney 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas R. State at a glance

Douglas R. State is a probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Kearney, Nebraska. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1962) and Nebraska (1967). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1962) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kearney, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas R. State is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, real estate law
  • Douglas R. received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Douglas R. practices in Kearney, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas R. State's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas R. State handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Douglas R. State is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas R. State is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas R. State is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kearney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas R. State

Where is Douglas R. State's law office located?
Douglas R. State's law practice is located in Kearney, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas R. State handle?
Douglas R. State focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Douglas R. State practiced law?
Douglas R. State has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Douglas R. State go to law school?
Douglas R. State earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact Douglas R. State for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas R. State directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas R. State received?
Douglas R. State's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1962
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1962
Nebraska
Admitted: 1967

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