Atty. Duane W. Smith
Duane W. Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate administration and 11 other areas of law.
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Duane W. Smith is an Attorney based in Beatrice, Nebraska, practicing at Smith Schafer Davis Gaertig LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1977). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1977) and Nebraska Wesleyan University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nebraska State Bar Association. Serands clients in Beatrice, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Duane W. Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate administration and 11 other areas of law
- Duane received a B.S. degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Duane practices at Smith Schafer Davis Gaertig LLC in Beatrice, NE and 1 other location
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Duane W. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Nebraska →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Beatrice 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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