He is co-author of Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers (West Group 1996), Family Business Organizations, (West Group 1996), and Intuitive Estate Planner Software, (West Group 1998). He received his B.S. and L.L B. from the University of Nebraska, and is a member of the Bars of Nebraska (Past Chair: Probate Section) and Colorado (Past Chair: Agricultural Law Section). He is a Past Regent, and past Chair of the Technology in the Practice Committee, of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.