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Texas Estate Planning Experts

Protect Your Family's Future

Comprehensive estate planning from a CPA-Attorney who understands both the legal and financial aspects of protecting your legacy.

Board Certified
29+ Years Experience
4.9/5 Rating

2,500+

Estate Plans Created

29+

Years Experience

$500M+

Assets Protected

4.9/5

Client Rating

"Don't leave your family's future to chance."

— Darryl V. Pratt, Esq., CPA

Why Estate Planning Matters

Protect What Matters Most

Estate planning is about more than documents—it's about ensuring your wishes are followed and your family is protected.

Avoid Probate

Keep your estate out of costly and time-consuming probate court. Preserve assets and privacy for your family.

Protect Your Assets

Shield your wealth from lawsuits, creditors, and unnecessary taxation with strategic planning.

Plan for Incapacity

Ensure your healthcare and finances are managed according to your wishes if you become unable to make decisions.

Provide for Family

Guarantee your loved ones are cared for with clear instructions and designated guardians for minor children.

Maintain Control

Decide exactly how and when beneficiaries receive their inheritance with customized distribution plans.

Minimize Taxes

Reduce estate tax burden through strategic planning, charitable giving, and wealth transfer strategies.

Our Services

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

From simple wills to complex asset protection strategies, we tailor solutions to your unique situation.

Wills & Testament

Comprehensive last will and testament with pour-over provisions, executor designation, and self-proving affidavits.

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Pour-Over Wills
  • Codicils & Amendments
  • Self-Proving Affidavits

Living Trusts

Revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and protect assets for future generations.

  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Charitable Trusts

Powers of Attorney

Designate trusted individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.

  • Financial POA
  • Medical POA
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Directive to Physicians

Asset Protection

Shield your wealth from potential lawsuits, creditors, and claims with strategic planning and proper entity structuring.

  • Asset Protection Trusts
  • LLC Structuring
  • Equity Stripping
  • Homestead Protections

Business Succession

Ensure smooth transition of your business to the next generation with comprehensive succession strategies.

  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Family Limited Partnerships
  • Key Person Planning
  • Exit Strategies

Tax Planning

Minimize estate and gift tax exposure through strategic wealth transfer and charitable giving strategies.

  • Estate Tax Planning
  • Gift Tax Strategies
  • Charitable Giving
  • Generation-Skipping
Transparent Pricing

Estate Planning Packages

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Choose the package that fits your needs.

Essential Will Package

Core documents for basic estate planning

Starting at $299

Available on TexasEstates.com

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Financial Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Directive to Physicians
  • Document review & guidance
  • Living Trust
  • Asset protection planning
Most Popular

Living Trust Package

Complete trust-based estate plan

$1,499$1,997
Save $498
  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Pour-Over Will
  • Trust Certification
  • Asset Schedule Template
  • Funding Instructions
  • Financial Power of Attorney
  • Medical Power of Attorney
  • Directive to Physicians
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Attorney review & consultation
  • 30-day revision period

Complete Protection

Asset protection + business succession

$2,999$3,997
Save $998
  • Everything in Living Trust Package
  • Asset Protection Trust Analysis
  • LLC Formation (if needed)
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Real Estate Deed Transfers
  • Beneficiary Designation Review
  • Family Wealth Strategy Session
  • Annual Review (1st year)
  • Priority attorney access

All packages include a comprehensive consultation. Custom solutions available for complex estates.

Client Success Stories

What Our Clients Say

"As a physician, asset protection was my top priority. Darryl created a comprehensive plan that protects my family and practice. His dual CPA/attorney perspective was invaluable."

Dr. Michael Chen

Orthopedic Surgeon, Dallas

"We put off estate planning for years thinking it was only for the wealthy. Continuum Counsel made the process simple and affordable. Now we have peace of mind knowing our kids are protected."

Sarah & Tom Williams

Business Owners, Frisco

"The living trust package saved us from probate headaches. The team explained everything clearly and handled all the paperwork. Highly recommend for any professional."

Dr. Patricia Adams

Dentist, Plano

Common Questions

Estate Planning FAQ

Ready to Protect Your Family's Future?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your estate planning needs.

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For straightforward estate planning needs. Simple wills from $299, living trusts from $999. Attorney-quality documents with guided process.

Complex estates, blended families, or business owners may benefit from personalized attorney guidance above.

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