Nick Montague - Omaha, NE
Attorney at Smith Pauley LLP
Estate Planning Lawyers in Omaha, NE
3555 Farnam Street Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131
Omaha Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Charitable & Nonprofit Planning
- Business Succession Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
Nick Montague is a partner at Smith Pauley. He develops personalized estate planning solutions for individuals and families throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. He guides clients through a holistic approach to planning; identifying specific strategies and implementing plans to meet the needs of the client. He develops multigenerational relationships to ensure the legacy of the client and ensure continuity of planning.
His practice ranges from the traditional estate planning (e.g. powers of attorney, wills and trusts) to asset protection and wealth transfer strategies. He has dedicated himself to continued learning and has attained the designation of Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy CAP® where he developed the skills necessary to help guide clients through strategic and intentional gifting.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers - Great Plains “Rising Star” (2018-2022)
- Best Lawyers in America - “Ones to Watch” (2024)
Education
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Legal Education
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 2013
J.D.
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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University of Arkansas, 2010
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Criminal Justice -
American College of Financial Services
CAP®
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University of Arkansas, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Montana
Other Affiliations
- Nebraska State Bar Association (Member)
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
- Omaha Estate Planning Council
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