Colombo & Heavey, P.C.

Papillion Probate Administration Attorneys · Family Lawyers · Estate Planning Law Firm

Have you been told there is nothing you can do to preserve your assets during divorce?

Have you been named executor or personal representative for an estate in probate court?

At our Papillion law firm, Colombo & Heavey, P.C., our attorneys realize that your first experience with legal proceedings may be accompanied by some other stress in your life: the death of a family member, a child custody dispute, or concerns about providing for your family when you are no longer able to manage your own affairs. 

Whether you come to our law firm for assistance with probating an estate, representation during a divorce, or help with the legal issues that accompany property management, our lawyers will help you develop a plan that is appropriate for your situation.

Attorneys Mike Heavey and Terri Colombo both have extensive legal experience, a sincere concern for the welfare of our clients, and an excellent reputation in the Nebraska legal community. Below are summaries of our primary practice areas. Please contact our Papillion law office if you would like to make arrangements for a consultation.

Estate Planning

As veterans of probate litigation, Mike and Terri understand the pitfalls of poorly designed or carelessly drafted wills and trusts. Asset protection and estate planning are complex areas of law, and our attorneys will design and draft the documents you need to ensure that your affairs are managed according to your plan in the event of your death or disability: a will, a living will / advance directive, a durable power of attorney (POA) and, if your situation warrants it, a special needs trust, a revocable trust, an inter vivos trust, or an irrevocable trust.

Estate and Probate Administration

If you need assistance with the administration of an estate; have a loved one in need of care;  or are involved in a will contest or trust dispute, our lawyers will represent you in Sarpy County or Douglas County Probate Court with the attention to detail and understanding of the complex probate process that are required to obtain a fair, equitable result.

Issues in probate court that Mike and Terri handle include:

• Adoption
• Guardianships and convervatorships
• Probate and administration of estates
• Will contests
• Trust disputes

Divorce and Family Law

You cannot afford to take chances with your children’s welfare or your financial future after divorce. Yet, a poorly chosen legal strategy can be very costly. Our divorce lawyers will help you understand your options and determine the best course of action during your divorce. We may be able to help you and your spouse work out a reasonable agreement regarding alimony, child support, child custody, visitation, and division of marital property. However, if it is in your bests interest, we are experienced trial lawyers who will provide strong representation in a divorce trial.

At our Papillion law firm, we assist individuals and families in the Omaha area with a whole variety of family law issues, including modification of custody orders and agreements, paternity actions, removal of children from the state when a custodial parent wishes to move away, and contempt of court actions.

Juvenile Law

Terri Colombo has over a decade of experience representing parents, children, and teens in abuse and neglect hearings, status offense hearings, juvenile criminal law, and other issues.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law

Our lawyers assist property management companies with landlord/tenant issues and help families complete for-sale-by-owner transactions.

Mediation Services

Attorney Teresa J. Colombo serves as a neutral mediator for business disputes and family law issues.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Colombo & Heavey, P.C.

Papillion Estate Administration Attorneys · Family Lawyers · Probate Law Firm

848 South Washington Street • Papillion, NE 68046
402-597-9750

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We serve clients throughout the Omaha, Nebraska area in communities such as Fremont, Wahoo, Plattsmouth, and Lincoln, from our office in Papillion. As estate planning lawyers and family law attorneys, we strive to find reasonable and effective solutions to complex legal problems. As trust lawyers and estate administration attorneys we strive to find reasonable and effective solutions to complex legal problems.  Our family lawyers will protect your interests during divorce, paternity, and custody proceedings.

Sarpy County • Douglas County • Cass County • Saunders County • Dodge County • Lancaster County