Protect Your Loved Ones. Preserve Your Legacy.
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens after you’re gone—it’s also about protecting your health, family, and assets while you’re living. At Dankesreiter & Emmet, LLP, we help you build a plan that reflects your values, prepares for the unexpected, and brings peace of mind for the future.
Today’s estate planning goes beyond wills and taxes. We focus on:
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Managing health and finances during incapacity
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Structuring assets to protect your children and beneficiaries
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Planning for blended families and second marriages
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Avoiding probate delays and court intervention
If you don’t have a plan in place, Texas law will decide who receives your property—and it may not match your wishes.
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Wills
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Take effect after death
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Require probate court involvement
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Do not help with incapacity planning
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Can be supported by powers of attorney
Living Trusts
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Effective during life and after death
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Avoid probate for most assets
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Allow you to name a successor trustee for incapacity
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Work well with out-of-state financial institutions
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Help reduce delays, uncertainty, and family conflict
Contrary to common myths, trusts are not just for the wealthy. We offer cost-effective trust planning tailored to families of all sizes and means.
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If you have minor children, estate planning is critical. We help you:
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Appoint guardians for care and custody
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Set up trusts to manage their inheritance
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Protect assets from creditors, lawsuits, or failed marriages
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Structure distributions based on age or need
Your plan should reflect your values and give your children a strong, stable future.
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Modern estate plans must account for:
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Incapacity due to illness or injury
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Financial institutions that require more than a power of attorney
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Protecting assets from creditors or legal claims
We use proven tools—like living trusts and durable powers of attorney—to ensure your wishes are carried out without court delays or denial from third parties.
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