Estate Planning & Asset Protection

From simple wills to complex trusts, create a comprehensive plan that protects your assets and ensures your wishes are honored. Planning today gives your family peace of mind tomorrow.

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Wills & Trust Planning

A well-crafted estate plan begins with a properly executed will that reflects your wishes and protects your beneficiaries. Beyond basic wills, trusts offer powerful tools for asset protection, tax minimization, and ensuring your legacy.

I work with Texas families to create comprehensive estate plans tailored to their unique circumstances, whether you need a simple will or complex trust structures to protect significant assets and provide for multiple generations.

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Irrevocable Asset Protection Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
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Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives

Estate planning extends beyond asset distribution. You need trusted individuals who can make financial and medical decisions if you become unable to do so. Powers of attorney and healthcare directives are essential components of any estate plan.

These documents ensure your affairs are managed according to your wishes during periods of incapacity, preventing family conflicts and court intervention when you need care and support most.

  • Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Authorization Forms
  • Living Will & Advanced Directives
  • DNR and Medical Instructions

Tax-Efficient Estate Strategies

Smart estate planning minimizes tax burdens on your beneficiaries while maximizing the wealth you can transfer. Through strategic use of trusts, gifting programs, and business structures, we can significantly reduce estate and gift tax exposure.

For high-net-worth families, advanced techniques like grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs), and family limited partnerships can provide substantial tax savings.

  • Annual gifting strategies
  • Generation-skipping transfer tax planning
  • Charitable giving techniques
  • Family limited partnerships
  • Business valuation discounts
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Business Succession Planning

If you own a business, estate planning becomes more complex but even more critical. Without proper succession planning, your life's work could be lost to taxes, family disputes, or forced liquidation.

I help business owners create comprehensive succession plans that preserve value, minimize taxes, and ensure smooth transitions whether to family members, key employees, or outside buyers.

  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Key person life insurance
  • Management succession planning
  • Valuation and tax minimization
  • Family business governance

Asset Protection & Privacy

Protecting your wealth from potential creditors, lawsuits, and other threats requires proactive planning. Asset protection strategies must be implemented before problems arise and must balance protection with accessibility and tax efficiency.

Through domestic and offshore trusts, limited liability entities, and strategic asset titling, we can create multiple layers of protection for your family's wealth while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws.

  • Domestic asset protection trusts
  • LLC and partnership structures
  • Homestead and retirement account protection
  • Insurance optimization
  • Privacy and confidentiality planning
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Why Choose Turkett Law Office for Estate Planning?

Experience, attention to detail, and personalized service for Texas families building lasting legacies.

Comprehensive Protection

We address all aspects of estate planning, from basic wills to complex trust structures, ensuring complete protection for your family.

Tax Optimization

Strategic planning minimizes tax burdens and maximizes the wealth you can transfer to your beneficiaries.

Family-Focused

Every plan is tailored to your family's unique circumstances, values, and long-term objectives.

Timely Updates

We keep your estate plan current with changing laws, life circumstances, and family needs.

Trusted Guidance

Personal attention and clear communication throughout the planning process and beyond.

Texas Expertise

Deep knowledge of Texas estate and trust laws ensures optimal outcomes for your family.

Secure Your Family's Future Today

Estate planning is one of the most important gifts you can give your family. Don't wait—start building your legacy protection plan today.

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