67%
of Americans have no will
$35K+
avg. probate cost without a trust
6-18 mo
typical probate timeline
WHY WE LEAD WITH TRUSTS
A trust-based plan keeps your estate out of probate court — and your family in control.
For most Texas families with a home, business interest, or out-of-state property, a revocable living trust is the cornerstone document. Wills still play a role (the pour-over will and guardianship designations), but the trust drives the plan. That's why every Continuum Counsel estate package is designed trust-first, with the supporting documents built around it.
A trust-based plan delivers:
- Probate avoidance + privacy
- Incapacity protection (no guardianship court)
- Multi-state property coordination
- Granular distribution control for beneficiaries
- Built-in continuity for business owners
Our Services
Estate Planning Solutions
Revocable Living Trusts
Avoid probate, maintain privacy, and ensure seamless asset transfer with a flexible trust you can modify during your lifetime. The cornerstone of most modern Texas estate plans.
Who: Homeowners, families with moderate+ estates
When: When you want to avoid probate or plan for incapacity
Irrevocable Trusts
Advanced planning structures for asset protection, tax reduction, and Medicaid qualification. Once established, assets are removed from your estate.
Who: High-net-worth individuals, professionals, families with long-term care needs
When: When you need to protect assets from creditors or qualify for Medicaid
Pour-Over Wills
The safety-net document that pairs with your trust — catches any assets you didn't transfer, and is the only document that can name guardians for minor children.
Who: Every adult with a trust-based plan
When: Always. Designed alongside your trust, not as a substitute.
Ancillary Documents
Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, Directive to Physicians, HIPAA Authorization, Declaration of Guardians, and Guardians for Minors.
Who: Everyone 18 and older
When: These should be created alongside your trust
Medicaid Planning
Strategic planning to preserve your family's assets while qualifying for Medicaid long-term care benefits.
Who: Aging adults, families planning for long-term care costs
When: Before a health crisis, or as early as possible during one
Medicaid Trusts
Specialized irrevocable trusts designed to protect assets while maintaining Medicaid eligibility for nursing home and long-term care.
Who: Individuals planning for or currently facing long-term care needs
When: At least 5 years before anticipated Medicaid need (look-back period)
Estate Planning — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Texas families ask us most often. For your specific situation, schedule a free consultation.
A will is a court-supervised document that takes effect at death and goes through Texas probate. A revocable living trust takes effect immediately, avoids probate for assets titled to it, provides incapacity protection during your lifetime, and keeps your estate distribution private. Most Texas families with $500,000 or more in assets benefit from a revocable living trust as the foundation of their plan.
At Continuum Counsel, standard wills start at approximately $500. Revocable living trust packages typically range from $2,500 to $5,000. Comprehensive plans for physicians or high-net-worth families with asset-protection strategies range from $7,500 to $25,000 or more. Every engagement begins with a free consultation to scope the work and provide a flat fee quote.
Yes. Physicians face significantly elevated malpractice exposure that makes asset-protection planning a core requirement, not an optional add-on. Our physician-specialty practice integrates Texas Series LLCs, asset-protection trusts, professional building ownership structures, and entity layering to insulate personal wealth from practice liability. The same approach applies to dentists, veterinarians, and surgeons.
Plans should be reviewed every one to three years and updated immediately after major life events: marriage, divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, death of a beneficiary, business sale, residency change, or a large inheritance. The Prestige Protection Plan™ is our subscription service designed for exactly this kind of ongoing maintenance.
Yes. All initial consultations are free with no obligation. Schedule online at continuumcounsel.com/schedule or call (888) 517-4575. Consultations can be conducted in-person at our Frisco office, by phone, or via video conference.