Erickson | Sederstrom ES Law

Elder Law

Estate Planning

The resources of a knowledgeable attorney are vital when it comes to estate planning for you and your family. Careful planning can maximize wealth transfer, minimize tax, provide creditor protection, offer continuity for your business, and result in financial security for your family. 

Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney

A well drafted estate plan is no longer an option, it is a necessity. Whether your goal is to maximize wealth transfer, provide for future generations, avoid probate proceedings, minimize tax, plan for the unexpected, or a combination thereof, E|S’s attorneys are highly experienced in developing customized estate plans that align with each individual client’s needs.  

Probate & Trust Administration

Probate proceedings and trust administrations do not have to be a hopeless maze. E|S’s attorneys are skilled in navigating the myriad of issues which can arise during a probate proceeding or trust administration. E|S’s attorneys pride themselves in handling these matters in the most cost effective and efficient manner, all while minimizing conflict and protecting fiduciaries.

Guardianship & Conservatorship

When a family member or friend no longer has the ability to care for himself or herself, the estate planning attorneys at E|S can assist you in the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator to care for that person’s needs. Appointment proceedings can be complex so a knowledgeable attorney is critical to the efficient appointment of a guardian and/or conservator.

Special Needs Planning

Planning for the future of a loved one with special needs requires the assistance of a caring and competent attorney familiar with the unique challenges of this area of the law.  The attorneys of E|S help families devise and implement estate plans which provide for their family member with special needs and which protect and preserve the family member’s ability to receive government benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. 

Charitable Giving

Many clients of E|S desire to make a positive impact in their communities through charitable giving.  The tools and options available to these clients are numerous and often complex. The attorneys of E|S are very knowledgeable in this area and routinely assist their clients in implementing intricate giving techniques which maximize the charitable impact of gifts and which minimize taxes for the client.

Lawsuits & Disputes

Litigation

Erickson | Sederstrom's Litigation attorneys are licensed in many states in the Midwest including, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado and Kansas.  Our trial attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits involving matters ranging from personal injury claims to complex commercial contract claims.

Insurance Defense

E|S's attorneys defend businesses and individuals in the many areas of insured litigation, including trucking accidents, injury and death cases, construction defects and accidents, engineer and architect malpractice, accountant malpractice, workers compensation, and defense of municipal liability.

Business &
Commercial Litigation

E|S's attorneys pride themselves on offering cost effective solutions to complex business and commercial problems, and the ability to litigate commercial disputes as needed.

Insurance Coverage

E|S attorneys advise insurers regarding coverage issues and insurers’ legal obligations arising under insurance policies, whether before or after a claim arises.

Labor & 
Employment Litigation

E|S provides clients with effective representation in all areas of labor and employment law, including: employment discrimination defense; employment litigation; wage & hour law claims; FMLA, ADA, ADEA and other state and federal labor litigation; defense of wrongful discharge claims, executive employment agreements and workers’ compensation.

Bankruptcy & 
Creditor's Rights

E|S's attorneys have the experience necessary to collect amounts owed by businesses or individuals who are experiencing financial problems or who have invoked the bankruptcy process.  Our knowledge and experience helps to protect and assert the rights of our clients in these situations.

Workers'
Compensation

E|S attorneys represent clients in all aspects of workers’ compensation, from the development of safety plans, policies and practices to avoid on the-job injuries, to representing employers and employees in filed and contested claims.

Personal
Injury

E|S attorneys, in carefully selected cases, represent injured individuals and their families.  Our attorneys have the substantial experience required to evaluate and obtain fair compensation for injuries or a wrongful death.