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Our Offices
Arizona Office
1820 East Ray Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225
(602) 281-4335
Nebraska Office
701 P Street, Suite 304
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 438-6900
Estate Planning Services at Thies and Cook Law

Estate Planning Services

Comprehensive estate planning solutions tailored to protect your legacy and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

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Why Choose Us

Expert Estate Planning Guidance

At Thies & Cook, we understand that estate planning is more than just documents – it's about securing your legacy and protecting your loved ones' future.

While facing one's mortality can be difficult, our experienced team is here to make the process as pleasant and seamless as possible. We take pride in helping you make informed decisions that ensure your personal wishes regarding asset distribution are fully realized.

Personalized Approach

Tailored planning solutions that address your unique situation and specific needs.

Comprehensive Protection

Maximizing benefits during your lifetime while ensuring protection for your beneficiaries.

Peace of Mind

Clear guidance and support throughout the entire planning process.

40+ Years Combined
Experience
Our Solutions

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

We offer a wide range of estate planning services to meet your unique needs and ensure your wishes are carried out exactly as intended.

Will Creation & Review

  • Simple and complex will drafting
  • Regular will reviews and updates
  • Asset inventory assistance
  • Beneficiary designation review

Trust Planning

  • Revocable living trusts
  • Irrevocable trusts
  • Special needs trusts
  • Asset protection trusts

Powers of Attorney

  • Financial powers of attorney
  • Healthcare directives
  • Living wills
  • HIPAA authorizations

Asset Protection

  • Wealth preservation strategies
  • Business succession planning
  • Tax minimization planning
  • Charitable giving strategies
Our Approach

The Estate Planning Process

We've developed a streamlined process to make estate planning straightforward and stress-free while ensuring all your needs are met.

1

Initial Consultation

We begin with a comprehensive discussion of your goals, family situation, and assets to understand your unique needs.

2

Plan Development

Our team creates a customized estate plan that addresses your specific concerns and objectives.

3

Document Review

We carefully review all documents with you, ensuring you understand every aspect of your estate plan.

4

Plan Implementation

We help execute all necessary documents and ensure proper asset alignment with your estate plan.

Common Questions

Estate Planning FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about estate planning and our services.

When should I start estate planning?

Estate planning is important for adults of all ages. The best time to start is now, especially if you have assets, dependents, or specific wishes about medical care. Early planning provides peace of mind and can be updated as your circumstances change.

What's the difference between a will and a trust?

A will takes effect after death and goes through probate, while a trust can be effective immediately and avoids probate. Trusts offer more privacy and flexibility in asset distribution but typically require more setup and maintenance.

How often should I update my estate plan?

We recommend reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, births, deaths, significant asset changes, or moving to a different state.

What happens if I don't have an estate plan?

Without an estate plan, your assets will be distributed according to state laws, which may not align with your wishes. This can lead to lengthy probate processes, unnecessary taxes, and family conflicts.

Ready to Secure Your Legacy?

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your family's future.

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Our experienced team is here to help you navigate complex legal matters with confidence.

Our Offices

Arizona Office

1820 East Ray Road
Chandler, Arizona 85225

(602) 281-4335

Nebraska Office

701 P Street, Suite 304
Lincoln, NE 68508

(402) 438-6900

Meet Our Team

Brad M. Thies

Attorney

About

After growing up in small town Nebraska and deciding early on he wanted to pursue a legal career, Brad attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, where he obtained degrees in Psychology and Business Management. While attending the University of Nebraska, College of Law, Brad was hired for an internship with a local criminal defense attorney who relied on him to perform all legal research and briefing involving a variety of procedural and constitutional criminal issues.

Brad placed 1st in the Allen Moot Court Competition receiving the award for best brief with the finals of the competition determined by three members of the Nebraska Supreme Court. During his third year of law school, Brad qualified as a Senior Certified Law Student that allowed him to attend and participate in numerous hearings and oral arguments in the county and federal trial courts and brief and argue an appeal in the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

Upon graduation, Brad moved to Arizona where he has practiced law since 2001. With the goal of giving back to his home state of Nebraska, Brad will also be seeking admission to practice law in Nebraska. Brad has accumulated valuable experience in civil litigation that provided the foundation for his practice in probate administration and litigation. He has represented individuals, small businesses, and large corporate entities in litigation across state and federal courts, arbitration forums, administrative hearings and the appeals process.

Brad believes quality advocacy and a strong attorney-client relationship are of paramount importance when dealing with legal matters that can be stressful, adversarial and complex. His approach involves working closely with clients to resolve existing issues by offering aggressive, reasonable, and economically feasible solutions, while providing advice to limit potential exposure to future legal disputes.

In his spare time, Brad enjoys spending time with his family (wife and dogs) and undertaking home improvement projects relying on his prior construction experience. Being born and raised in Nebraska, Brad also enjoys college football season and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Practice Areas

Current Areas of Focus
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate Litigation
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Business Planning
  • Gun Trusts
  • Probate and Trust Administration
Additional Areas of Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Law & Contracts
  • Injury Defense and Prosecution
  • Commercial and Divorce Collections
  • Civil & Tort Litigation
  • Construction Law & Litigation
  • Business Litigation

Education

  • J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law
  • B.S., Psychology and Business Management, Dana College

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Justin J. Cook

Attorney

About

Justin grew up on a large working farm and ranch in North Central Nebraska. Raised surrounded by agriculture, he started working on the family farm at a very young age and quickly developed a strong work ethic, which he maintains today. As a Hastings College graduate, he received his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 2001.

After working as an associate, in 2003 Justin started his own law firm, Lincoln Law, LLC, located in Lincoln, Nebraska. While practicing in Lincoln, Justin built a successful practice in the areas of commercial litigation and criminal defense. He also used his experience in agriculture and construction to build a reputation representing numerous parties with transactions and litigation/dispute resolution.

Currently, Justin has shifted his focus and is using past experience associated with poor and nonexistent estate planning, involving the family farm on which he grew up, to help those in need of estate planning and probate litigation. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors and training Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Practice Areas

Current Areas of Focus
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate Litigation
  • Agricultural Law and Ag-Focused Representation
  • Business Planning
  • Construction Law
Additional Areas of Practice
  • Criminal Defense (Federal & State)
  • Administrative Proceedings
  • Mediation Services
  • Trust Litigation
  • Commercial Law

Education

  • J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law
  • B.A., Hastings College

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
  • State Bar of Arizona

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