Wealth journey planning

Continuum Counsel — Wealth Strategy Division

The Continuum Counsel
Wealth Journey™

A structured, six-tier legal strategy system designed to grow with you, protect what you’ve built, and position your family for long-term success — at every stage of wealth.

We work with Doctors and Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, Optometrists, Chiropractors, Nurses and other Medical Professionals, Certified Public Accountants, Financial Advisors, Engineers, Attorneys, Executives, and Business Professionals, as well as Individuals Experiencing Significant Wealth Events — business sales, inheritances, IPOs, and major liquidity events — to protect income, reduce liability exposure, and build long-term wealth preservation strategies tailored to the unique challenges high earners face.

The Pinnacle Wealth Journey™

Choose the Level of Planning That Matches Your Life

Each tier represents a different stage of financial complexity, protection needs, and long-term planning strategy. Select a tier to learn more.

Tier 1

Foundation Plan™

A Solid Legal Foundation for What Matters Most.

Who This Is For

This plan is designed to give you a solid legal foundation — making sure your wishes are clear, your loved ones are protected, and someone you trust can step in if needed.

Typical Profile

  • Early-career professionals
  • Young families with minor children
  • Growing savings and first-time homeowners

What You Get

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
  • Guardian Designations (if applicable)

Typical Client

Young professional, recently married, first home

“We just bought our first house and had a baby on the way. We needed to make sure everything was covered if something happened to either of us.”

Essential Protection Plan

$950 – $1,050

Married Couple: $1,650 – $1,750

As your needs grow, many clients transition to our Trust Plan to avoid probate. Trust Upgrade Credit: fees apply toward your trust if upgraded within 60 days.

Quickest to complete — most clients finalize in 1 session
Tier 2 — Probate Avoidance

Trust Plan™

Probate Avoidance & Control Plan.

Who This Is For

We start with a complete foundational plan, and then layer in the trust to help your family avoid probate and keep everything coordinated.

Typical Profile

  • Homeowners seeking probate avoidance
  • Families with moderate-to-growing assets
  • Real estate owners wanting proper trust funding

What You Get

  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Pour-Over Will
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Directive to Physicians
  • Trust Funding Instructions

Typical Client

Homeowner couple, mid-career, growing 401(k) and investments

“We realized our will alone wouldn’t keep our family out of probate. The trust gave us control and privacy we didn’t know we were missing.”

Probate Avoidance & Control Plan

$3,500 – $4,500

Individual: ~$3,500 · Married Couple: ~$4,500

Own rental or investment properties? We’ll also discuss whether a Series LLC structure is appropriate to help protect your assets and reduce liability exposure.

Optional Add-Ons

Homestead Deed + Affidavit$500
Additional Property Transfer$300 each
Series LLC (rental properties)From $2,500
Most common starting point for families
Tier 3 — Asset ProtectionPopular

Family Wealth Plan™

Asset Protection & Structured Planning.

Who This Is For

Designed for individuals and families who own rental or investment properties, have multiple assets or entities, want liability protection + structured inheritance, and are building $1.5M–$5M+ in net worth.

Typical Profile

  • Rental or investment property owners
  • Multiple assets or entities requiring coordination
  • Net worth: $1.5M – $5M+

What You Get

  • Everything in the Trust Plan™, plus:
  • Advanced Trust Planning (staged distributions, beneficiary protection)
  • Asset Protection Integration & Liability Risk Analysis
  • Series LLC Formation (Texas) with Custom Operating Agreement
  • Trust + LLC Integration & Succession Planning
  • Funding & Coordination with CPA / Financial Advisor

Typical Client

Business owner, 3 rental properties, $2M net worth

“I had an LLC and a trust, but nothing was connected. The Series LLC structure finally gave me real liability separation across my properties.”

Most Popular

Asset Protection & Structured Planning

$6,500 – $10,500

Individual: $6,500–$7,500 · Married Couple: $8,500–$10,500

This plan is designed for clients building meaningful wealth who want to protect their assets, reduce liability, and create a structured, intentional plan for their family.

Most scheduled this month
Tier 4 — Strategic Advisory

Legacy & Wealth Counsel™

Ongoing Strategic Advisory & Advanced Planning.

Who This Is For

Designed for clients who have $3M+ net worth with complexity, own multiple entities, investments, or real estate portfolios, want ongoing legal counsel integrated with their financial team, and require advanced planning + coordination.

Typical Profile

  • Net worth: $3M+ with complexity
  • Multiple entities, investments, or real estate portfolios
  • Desire for ongoing advisory relationship with legal counsel

What You Get

  • Everything in the Family Wealth Plan™, plus:
  • Estate & Tax Planning Coordination
  • Advanced Trust Strategies & Multi-Entity Optimization
  • Business Succession & Real Estate Portfolio Structuring
  • Direct Collaboration with CPA & Financial Advisor
  • Annual Strategy Reviews & Priority Counsel Access

Typical Client

Multi-entity owner, $5M+ portfolio, works with CPA and financial advisor

“I needed legal counsel that could sit at the table with my CPA and wealth advisor — not just draft documents. This is the first time all three are aligned.”

Initial Planning Engagement

$15,000 – $25,000+

Ongoing Advisory: $6,000–$15,000 / year

This is a long-term advisory relationship for clients who want their legal counsel actively involved in their wealth strategy — not just document preparation.

Limited availability — 2 advisory spots this quarter
Tier 5 — Elite Advisory

Private Client & Family Office Counsel™

Ultra-High-Net-Worth Advisory & Legacy Architecture.

Who This Is For

For a select group of clients, we provide ongoing, high-level legal counsel integrated with their financial and advisory team. Designed for those with $10M–$30M+ who require quarterback-level legal strategy across their entire structure.

Typical Profile

  • Net worth: $10M – $30M+ (and beyond)
  • Multiple businesses, entities, or real estate portfolios
  • Tax-aware, multi-generational planning needs

What You Get

  • Everything in Legacy & Wealth Counsel™, plus:
  • Multi-Layer Trust Design (family trusts, dynasty concepts)
  • Business Succession, Exit & Pre-Sale Liquidity Planning
  • Tax-Aware Planning Coordination with CPA
  • Family Office-Level Multi-Advisor Coordination
  • Multi-Generational Legacy & Governance Architecture
  • Direct Attorney Access & Priority Handling

Typical Client

Family office principal, 3 businesses, $18M estate, multi-generational legacy

“Our legal strategy touches every part of our family’s wealth. Having counsel who understands the full picture — not just one piece — changed everything.”

By Consultation Only

Initial Design & Structuring

$35,000 – $75,000+

Ongoing Family Office Advisory: $15,000–$50,000+ / year

Minimum Engagement

$50,000+ first-year relationship value

Accepting 3 new private clients this year

Side-by-Side Comparison

What’s Included at Every Tier

See exactly what each level of the Pinnacle Wealth Journey™ includes — and find the right fit for your needs.

Not sure which tier?Take the 60-Second Assessment

Core Documents

Last Will & Testament
Durable Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney
HIPAA Authorization
Directive to Physicians
Guardian Designations

Trust & Estate Planning

Revocable Living Trust
Pour-Over Will
Trust Funding Instructions
Advanced Trust Planning (staged distributions, beneficiary protection)
Advanced Trust Strategies (ILITs, SLATs, etc.)
Multi-Layer Trust Design (family trusts, dynasty concepts)

Asset Protection & Entity Structuring

Homestead Deed + Affidavit
ADD-ON
Asset Protection Integration & Liability Analysis
Series LLC Formation (Texas)
ADD-ON
Trust + LLC Integration & Succession Planning
Entity Structuring (multiple jurisdictions)

Business & Tax Planning

Business Owner Integration
Business Succession & Exit Planning
Pre-Sale / Liquidity Event Planning
Tax-Aware CPA Coordination
Estate Tax Exposure & Gifting Strategies

Advisory & Coordination

CPA / Financial Advisor Coordination
Direct Multi-Advisor Collaboration
Family Office-Level Coordination
Annual / Semi-Annual Strategy Reviews
Direct Attorney Access & Priority Handling

Legacy & Governance

Beneficiary Protection (divorce, creditors)
Multi-Generational Planning
Family Governance & Beneficiary Education
Multi-Generational Legacy Architecture

Starting Investment

$950–$1,050

Couple: $1,650–$1,750

$3,500–$4,500

Ind. ~$3,500 · Couple ~$4,500

$6,500–$10,500

Ind. $6,500–$7,500 · Couple $8,500–$10,500

$15,000–$25,000+

Ongoing: $6K–$15K/yr

$35,000–$75,000+

Ongoing: $15K–$50K+/yr

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Ongoing Protection

Annual Maintenance & Advisory

Your plan should evolve with your life. Our annual programs keep your documents current, your structures optimized, and your family protected.

Foundation & Trust Plan

$295 – $495 / year

Annual review & document updates

Family Wealth Plan

$750 – $1,250 / year

Strategy review & asset coordination

Legacy & Private Client

$2,500 – $7,500 / year

Full advisory & multi-advisor coordination

Educate & Elevate

Every client enters with clarity on their tier and a path to grow

Precision Alignment

The right level of service for every stage of wealth

Lifetime Value

A multi-tier system designed to deepen client relationships

Find Your Tier

Not Sure Where You Fit?

Take our quick Wealth Fit Assessment and we’ll guide you to the right starting point. No obligation, no pressure — just clarity.

The Difference

Most law firms sell documents.

At Continuum Counsel, we deliver structured legal strategies aligned with your level of wealth, risk, and long-term vision.

Wherever you are today, the Pinnacle Wealth Journey™ gives you a clear path forward.

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