Estate Planning

Dallas Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning is the process by which people develop a plan that ensures their assets, which they have worked so hard accumulating during their lifetime, are protected and distributed to those they love. Despite the usefulness of this process, many people nonetheless avoid proper estate planning because they do not like thinking about death.

The reality of the situation is that without proper estate planning, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stands to inherit a large portion of your assets. Fortunately, it is not too late to write the IRS out of your will.

At Bennett, Weston & LaJone, P.C., we can help you implement a variety of advanced tax strategies to keep your assets out of the hands of the IRS. We handle a variety of estate planning matters and advises clients on how to gain the maximum benefit of all tax laws and carry out their last wishes.

Areas of practice include:

• Wills and Trusts
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Medical Powers of Attorney
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Living Wills and Trusts
• Life Insurance Trusts
• Family Limited Partnerships
• Educational Trusts
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Business Succession
• Tax Planning

In addition to estate planning advice, Bennett, Weston & LaJone, PC, can provide efficient and timely probate administration services.

Experienced and Knowledgeable Asset Protection Services

Attorney Bruce E. Turner understands the many complex aspects of asset valuation and taxation that can affect estate planning decisions. He has a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University and keeps abreast of impending changes in the tax laws.