Tosha Rae Heavican

About Tosha Rae

If you are looking for an experienced estate planning attorney in Omaha, Nebraska, Tosha Rae Heavican is a trusted legal advisor who helps individuals, families, business owners, and caregivers protect what matters most. As a partner at Hightower Reff Law, Tosha focuses on creating comprehensive estate plans that provide peace of mind, preserve family legacies, and ensure clients’ wishes are carried out for future generations.

Tosha’s practice is centered on estate planning, contractual and probate matters, with extensive experience in wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs planning, prenuptial agreements, adoptions, surrogacy, and contracts. Whether a client is creating their first will, establishing a trust, navigating the probate process after the loss of a loved one, caring for a loved one, or expanding their family, Tosha provides practical legal guidance tailored to each family’s unique goals.

Clients often seek Tosha when they want an attorney who takes the time to educate them and explain complex legal issues in clear, understandable language. She believes estate planning should not be overwhelming or confusing. Instead, it should empower individuals and families to make informed decisions that protect their loved ones, minimize future legal complications, and provide lasting security.

Tosha’s background in journalism has shaped her approach to practicing law. Her exceptional legal writing, attention to detail, research skills, and ability to communicate complex topics clearly allow her to develop comprehensive legal documents that accurately reflect each client’s wishes. These skills also make her a highly effective educator and presenter.

Throughout the Omaha community, Tosha is recognized as a leading voice on estate planning and probate law. She is a frequent speaker for businesses, community organizations, and educational events, presenting on topics including estate planning, probate, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, guardianships, special needs planning, adoptions, and planning for aging parents. Her passion for educating others helps families better understand the importance of preparing before a crisis occurs.

Licensed in both Nebraska and Iowa, Tosha regularly assists clients on both sides of the Missouri River, making her an excellent resource for families whose assets, businesses, or loved ones span multiple states.

Tosha has also demonstrated exceptional leadership within the legal profession. She previously served as President of the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association and remains actively involved in advancing the practice of estate planning and probate law throughout Nebraska. Her continued involvement helps ensure clients receive legal advice that reflects current laws, evolving best practices, and thoughtful long-term planning strategies.

A graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, Tosha approaches every client relationship with professionalism, integrity, and genuine compassion. She understands that estate planning often involves deeply personal decisions about family, finances, and the future, and she works closely with clients to create customized plans that reflect their values and priorities.

When she is away from the office, Tosha enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, baking, reading, and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Serving Omaha and Eastern Nebraska

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Tosha represents clients throughout Douglas County, Sarpy County, Washington County, Dodge County, and Cass County in Nebraska, as well as Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Whether you need a simple will, a comprehensive trust-based estate plan, assistance with probate, guardianship, adoption, surrogacy, business succession planning, or estate administration, Tosha provides experienced legal guidance for clients throughout the region.

Why clients choose Tosha Rae Heavican

Clients choose Tosha because they want more than legal documents. They want an attorney who listens, explains their options, and creates an estate plan that protects the people and assets they care about most. Her attention to detail, approachable personality, and commitment to education have earned the trust of individuals, families, business owners, and retirees throughout eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

If you are searching for an Omaha estate planning attorney, probate attorney, wills and trusts lawyer, probate lawyer, guardianship attorney, business succession planning attorney, adoption attorney, or estate administration lawyer in Nebraska or western Iowa, Tosha Rae Heavican and the team at Hightower Reff Law are committed to helping you plan for the future with confidence.

Educational Background

Tosha Rae graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2011 after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Doane University.

During law school, she strengthened her skills in estate planning and probate, business law, contracts, and more. Her degrees include:

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor
• Doane University
  Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications

As Senior Associate Attorney, Tosha Rae Heavican is inspired by the challenge of every new case and is fully invested in you and your situation. Let her help you with your legal case today.