Nebraska's Agricultural Law Firm

Protecting the Legacies of Nebraska Farm Families

Headquartered in Henderson, NE. Serving Nebraska farm families with estate planning, succession, real estate, and ag business law — remote-first with in-person available.

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No obligation. No hourly billing. Just a straightforward conversation about your situation.

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Kole Pederson

Kole Pederson

Founder & Lead Attorney — JD, MBA

Your Farm. Your Family. Your Legacy.

You Didn't Build This
to Lose It

You’ve spent decades getting up before sunrise, pushing through Nebraska harvest seasons, managing the margins, and putting everything back into the ground. Your parents did it before you, and maybe your kids plan to do the same.

But here’s what keeps Nebraska farm families up at night: without the right legal plan, everything you’ve built is one bad document — or one missing document — away from falling apart. A poorly drafted will that splits the operation. A wind lease that doesn’t hold up. A family disagreement that turns into a courtroom battle.

That’s why Midwest Ag Law exists. Headquartered right here in Henderson, Nebraska — not to sell you legal services, but to make sure the farm, the ranch, and the business you’ve poured your life into actually survives you.

15+
Years Ag Experience
2
States Served
100%
Flat-Fee Pricing
The Outcome You’re Looking For

Here's What Changes When You Have the Right Plan

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The Farm Stays in the Family

Your succession plan is clear, funded, and legally airtight under Nebraska law. Your children know exactly what’s happening — no guesswork, no Lancaster County courtroom surprises, and no siblings fighting over who gets the quarter section.

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Your Assets Are Protected

Your Nebraska land, equipment, and livestock are structured properly. Long-term care costs won’t drain the operation. The entity structure fits how your operation actually runs — not some generic template from an Omaha or Lincoln city firm.

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You Actually Understand Your Plan

No 40-page documents full of legal jargon. You’ll understand every piece of your plan, why it matters under Nebraska probate rules, and exactly what happens next. Because a plan you don’t understand is a plan that doesn’t work.

How We Help

Legal Services Built for Agriculture

Every practice area we handle is rooted in the real challenges that farmers, ranchers, and ag business owners face every day.

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Farm Succession & Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession plans designed for Nebraska agricultural operations. Includes trust funding and asset retitling — because a trust that isn’t funded doesn’t protect your Platte Valley farm.

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Probate & Trust Administration

When a family member passes, the last thing you need is confusion around Nebraska probate. We handle estate settlement in county courts across the state so the farm keeps running without interruption.

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Ag Business & Corporate

LLCs, partnerships, corporate compliance, and ag aviation law for Nebraska operations. We build entity structures around how your Sandhills ranch or irrigated corn operation actually runs.

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Farm Real Estate & Energy Leases

Buying land, reviewing title, negotiating wind and solar leases across Nebraska’s energy corridor, or structuring a 1031 exchange — your ground deserves legal attention from someone who understands its value.

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Water, Drainage & Ag Programs

Nebraska NRD water allocations, groundwater disputes, USDA program counsel, and conservation compliance. The niche Nebraska water law issues that most attorneys don’t touch — and can’t.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Tell us what’s going on. We’ll listen, point you in the right direction, and give you an honest answer about whether we can help.

Why Farmers Choose Us

This Isn't a City Law Firm That Dabbles in Ag

Most farm families have never had an attorney who actually understood what their operation means. Kole grew up on a working farm. He didn’t learn about agriculture in a textbook — he learned it in the cab of a tractor and on the back of a spray plane.

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15+ Years on Nebraska Farms

Kole is a Nebraska farmer first and an attorney second. He grew up raising crops and livestock in the heartland, and he still holds an ATP pilot rating and works as an aerial applicator. He doesn’t need your operation explained to him.

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Henderson to Your Door

Based in Henderson, NE but remote-first — so you never have to drive to Omaha or Lincoln. Most of our work happens over phone or video, and when it makes sense, Kole will come to your kitchen table anywhere in Nebraska.

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You Know the Price Before We Start

Every engagement is flat-fee. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices three months later. Straightforward pricing for straightforward Nebraska people.

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We Fund the Trust — Not Just Write It

Most attorneys hand you a stack of signed documents and call it done. We don’t. Every estate plan includes proper trust funding and asset retitling under Nebraska law — because a trust that isn’t funded is a trust that doesn’t work.

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“Kole is really great to work with. He looks at the big picture and finds the best result for your needs. His genuine character shows through in his diligence, integrity and attention to detail. His professionalism and care made me feel informed and supported. His commitment to doing things the right way gave me confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend Midwest Ag Law!”
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Where We Practice

Headquartered in Henderson. Serving All of Nebraska.

We serve farming families and agricultural businesses across every county in Nebraska. Our office is in Henderson, and our remote-first model means you get a licensed ag attorney without ever leaving the farm.

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Henderson, NE — Home Base

2308 E 5 Rd, STE 402, Henderson, NE 68371. By appointment.

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Remote-First Statewide

Phone, video, and in-person when it matters. From the Sandhills to the Missouri River.

Nebraska Farmer? Your Land Deserves a Plan as Strong as You.

Schedule a free consultation. No pressure. No hourly billing. Just an honest conversation with an attorney who gets it.