Lindsey R Buchheit

Lindsey R Buchheit

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Sergeant Bluff, IA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

633 1st Street,, PO Box 533, Sergeant Bluff, IA

About Lindsey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Wills; trusts; powers of attorney; probate; trust administration; irrevocable / asset protection trusts; irrevocable life insurance trusts; Medicaid planning; business succession planning; guardianships and conservatorships.

20 years

60%
Child Custody 15%

20 years

15%
Child Support 5%

20 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Dakota for 18 years

State: South Dakota

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 18 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 18 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Buchheit Law, PLC

633 1st Street,, PO Box 533, Sergeant Bluff, IA, 51054

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Lindsey R Buchheit's Reviews

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allen R. | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Extremely Pleased

My brother and I were contemplating dividing our inherited farm into two parcels, rather than being owners in common. We were introduced to Buchheit Law by our previous lawyer who had retired. Buchheit Law did an excellent job of taking care of our request. We had a virtual meeting and she explained ...the process so we understood what would go on, and then kept us aware of the action required and that which had been completed. Buchheit Law recommended the surveyor and appraiser that were required, both very satisfactory. Lindsey and the staff were very easy to work with, covering any questions completely. I was extremely pleased with Buchheit Law, and would certainly use them in the future if the need be.

Posted by Terry and Barb B. | April 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Remarkable Experience

We had a remarkable experience working with Lindsey and her staff for our estate planning needs. From start to finish, they demonstrated a high level of thoroughness and professionalism. Lindsey and her team took the time to explain every aspect of the process in detail, ensuring that we fully unders...tand each step along the way. Their expertise and attention to detail gave us confidence that our estate planning was in capable hands. We highly recommend Lindsey Buchheit for anyone seeking estate planning services.

Posted by Cynthia | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Top Notch Law Firm

Lindsey and staff are a top notch law firm to conduct business with. I made my first Trust with Buchheit Law firm. They made it very simple and easy to under stand things. They were very professional and their customer service is outstanding. They also guided me through setting up my Aunts estate. Th...is office took a painful topic and made the process painless. I highly recommend Buchheit Law if you need estate planning or a Trust done. Good people for all your needs.

Posted by James K | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great estate planning & Documents

Working with Buchheit Law was efficient, very effective, educational, and enjoyable. We have had estate documents since 2000, written by four attorneys, and this was by far the best process and outcome. They carefully listened to our desires and questions and responded clearly to all and drafted docu...ments to reflect our joint decisions. We are confident the documents are adequate, and pleased they are more understandable than most. We can highly recommend Lindsey and all of her staff.

Posted by SFL | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Very Helpful

Lindsey and her staff were very helpful in putting everything together for us. They answered any and all questions we had and also helped us on how to get things in order to make sure we knew how to proceed with finalizing the paperwork for our Trust.

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Lindsey R Buchheit's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Laborde

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Buchheit has an expansive knowledge of the law and an impressive enthusiasm for her cases. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their counsel. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Amanda Van Wyhe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Ross

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lindsey cares about her clients and provides them the personal attention required in order for clients to make informed decisions regarding their estate planning."

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Jeremiah Luebbe

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her Avvo answers demonstrate her character, caring, and capability."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Best Attorney in Iowa, American Family Law Institute

2017

Estate Planning Law Specialist, Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Association of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Rising Stars, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2015

Business of the Month, Iowa Small Business Development Center

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Buchheit Law, PLC

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Goosmann Law Firm, PLC

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Corbett, Anderson, Corbett, Vellinga & Irvin

Associations

2017 - Present

Camp High Hopes

Secretary

2014 - Present

Sergeant Bluff Community Development Corporation

Secretary

2014 - Present

Iowa Trust Association

Member

2014 - Present

Small Business Development Center

Board Member

2013 - Present

Center For Siouxland

Past-President

2008 - Present

South Dakota State Bar

Member

2007 - Present

Iowa State Bar Associaton

Family Law Committee and Probate Forms Committee

2007 - Present

Woodbury County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Siouxland Estate Planning Council

Past-President

2011 - 2012

Iowa State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Board Member

2007 - 2014

Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys

Third Judicial District Representative

Education

2007

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Nebraska Wesleyan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Will v. Trust - National Teleconference

Will v. Trust

2018

Estate Planning For Farmers and Ranchers

Income and Gift Tax Planning / Medicaid Planning

2017

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Initial Filing in Probate Court and Estate Timeline; and Probate Property vs. Non-Probate Assets

2017

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Pre-Need Asset Planning and Crisis Planning & Assistance

2017

Grantor Trusts

Revocable Living Trusts; Ethical Considerations

2016

Optimal Basis Increase Trusts - National Teleconference

Optimal Basis Increase Trusts

2016

Medicaid Planning

Income Eligibility

2016

Ethical Considerations in Estate Planning

Ethical Considerations in Estate Planning

2016

Elements of Effective Wills and Ethics

Elements of Effective Wills and Ethics

2015

Grantor Trusts and Ethical Considerations

Grantor Trusts and Ethical Considerations

2014

WITCC Small Business Development Center

The Art of Buying and Selling a Business

2014

Probate From Start to Finish

Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative

2014

Probate From Start to Finish

Taking The First Step - Filing a Claim in Probate Court

2014

Northwest Iowa Chapter of Credit Unions

Estate (Game) Plan

2014

Merrill Lynch

Wills and Trusts

2013

Estate Planning For Farmers and Ranchers Income and Gift Tax Planning

2012

Siouxland Estate Planning Council

Bankruptcy for Estate Planning

2010

Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Seminar

Bankruptcy For the Non-Bankruptcy Attorney

Publications

2018

Company website / blog 5 Stages of Grief in Divorce

2017

2017

2017

Company website / blog Spousal Support: Standard of Living

2014

National Business Institute Seminar Probate - Taking the First Step

Languages

English

Activity

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