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Wills & Legacy Planning
YOUR STORY. MY ADVICE.
Wills and Legacy Planning
Planning for the future is more than paperwork—it’s about protecting your values, giving voice to your wishes, and caring for the people who matter most. I work with individuals and families to create estate plans that bring clarity, preserve legacies, and provide peace of mind.
Whether you are preparing in advance or facing an unexpected life change, I provide personalized guidance with compassion and respect. Together, we’ll design a plan that reflects your goals and safeguards what matters most.
Estate Planning Services Include:
Wills
Living Wills (Directive to Physicians)
Powers of Attorney (Financial & Medical)
HIPAA Releases
Guardianship Designations
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Assisted Decision-Making Agreements
Disposition of Remains Instructions
Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Probate
YOUR ESTATE.
MY ADVOCACY.
Probate and Estate Administration
Losing a loved one is never easy, and navigating the probate process can feel overwhelming. I provide steady, respectful guidance to help families honor their loved one’s wishes while meeting all legal requirements with care.
Whether you are serving as an executor, an heir, or simply a concerned family member, I offer clear communication and practical support at every stage of probate and estate administration. My goal is to ease the burden while protecting your family’s interests.
Probate Services Include:
Will Validation & Probate Filing
Asset Identification & Appraisal
Debt Settlement & Creditor Communication
Estate Distribution Assistance
Court-Appointed Attorney Ad Litem Services
Ongoing Legal Guidance Throughout the Probate Process
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Guardianship
YOUR LOVED ONE’S CARE.
MY GUIDANCE.
Guardianship
When a loved one cannot make decisions for themselves, the guardianship process provides a way to protect their safety, health, and well-being. I guide families through these sensitive matters with compassion, clarity, and respect for everyone involved.
Whether you are seeking guardianship for a child, an elderly parent, or an adult with special needs, I provide knowledgeable support to help you navigate the court process and understand your responsibilities.
Guardianship Services Include:
Adult & Minor Guardianship Proceedings
Temporary & Permanent Guardianship Appointments
Guardian of the Person and/or Estate Representation
Annual Reporting Guidance for Guardians
Alternatives to Guardianship (Supported Decision-Making)
Court-Appointed Attorney Ad Litem Services
Collaborative Divorce
YOUR NEXT. CHAPTER.
MY COMMITMENT.
Collaborative Divorce
Divorce does not have to mean conflict. Through collaborative law, I help families resolve divorce matters respectfully and outside the courtroom, focusing on solutions that protect children, preserve dignity, and minimize unnecessary stress.
As a collaborative divorce attorney, I provide guidance tailored to your family’s needs, addressing financial, parenting, and property issues in a supportive and transparent environment.
Collaborative Divorce Services Include:
Collaborative Divorce Representation
Parenting Plans & Custody Agreements
Division of Assets & Liabilities
Financial Planning with Neutrals
Drafting and Filing of Divorce Agreements
Post-Divorce Modifications and Support
Houston & Katy Collaborative Divorce, Probate, and Estate Attorney Lawyer
About Leslie Turnage, Attorney at Law
I Am Here for What Matters
Leslie Turnage, J.D., M.B.A.
Collaborative Attorney | Client-Focused Advocate
Leslie Turnage is a Texas attorney dedicated to guiding individuals and families through life’s most meaningful legal transitions. Known for her compassionate approach and practical counsel, she blends legal insight with business expertise to help clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and dignity.
Her boutique practice centers on collaborative family law, probate, guardianship, and estate planning—with a focus on reducing conflict and building lasting, respectful solutions.
As a collaborative divorce attorney, Leslie works closely with financial neutrals, parenting professionals, and divorce mortgage advisors to craft agreements that protect children, preserve family relationships, and support long-term stability.Â
In estate planning and guardianship, she helps clients create tailored plans—wills, directives, and transfer-on-death deeds—that safeguard their values and legacies with peace of mind.
A recognized leader in the legal community, Leslie serves as Chairman of the Houston Bar Association Law Practice Management Section, Director at Large of Collaborative Divorce Houston, and First Vice President of the Katy Bar Association. She is also an appointee to the State Bar of Texas Law Practice Management and Collaborative Law Sections, Past Chair of the TOJI Alumni Network, and a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a distinction awarded to less than one-third of one percent of Texas attorneys.
Appointed by the courts as Attorney Ad Litem in probate and guardianship matters, Leslie is trusted for her professionalism, empathy, and clear communication. She is committed to being a steady advocate for families navigating the legal system with care and respect.
Clients value her warm presence, practical insight, and ability to build long-lasting relationships. With every engagement, Leslie offers more than legal representation—she provides a trusted partnership to help others move forward with integrity, purpose, and peace of mind.