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Biography

 Stephen "Steve" Turkett was born in Fort Worth and grew up in San Antonio. However, he has lived in the metroplex for many years now. Steve attended law school at the University of Houston Law Center and graduated with honors. Over his 24+ years in practice, he has handled many types of cases in several different areas of law. In recent years his practice has focused on guiding people through the important decisions and transitions of life. Steve focuses on elder law, probate, estate administration, guardianships, special needs planning, and general estate planning. He is also well-versed in business formation and succession planning. He has rendered hundreds of oil and gas title opinions and represents upstream oil and gas players as well as mineral interest owners in a wide variety of oil and gas, real estate, and title matters.

Steve is married and has two sons. He has several family members with special needs, particularly autism (Asperger's Syndrome), ADHD, and learning differences. He knows full well the challenges families face when planning for their special needs child's future. Steve serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple Christian School in Fort Worth. He enjoys playing guitar and bass with his church praise team.

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
    • J.D. - 1998
    • Honors: cum laude
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
    • B.B.A. - 1993
    • Honors: summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1998

Professional Associations

  • National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar
  • Tarrant County Bar Association

Classes & Seminars

  • Top Ten Title Issues in Oil and Gas Title Examination - Paper and presentation to the Energy Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association , 2017
  • Ownership of Lands Used for Conventional and Renewable Energy Production – Paper and presentation for Half Moon Seminars – Texas Energy Production Land Law , 2011
  • Probate and Heirship Issues – Paper and presentation for Half Moon Seminars – Oil, Gas, and Mineral Land Titles , 2009
  • Anatomy of an Oil & Gas Lease – Presentation for RLMarsh & Associates Landman 411 Series, 2008
  • Encumbrances – Presentation for RLMarsh & Associates Landman 411 Series , 2007
  • Property Fundamentals I – Presentation for RLMarsh & Associates Landman 411 Series , 2007
  • Property Fundamentals II – Presentation for RLMarsh & Associates Landman 411 Series , 2007

Representative Cases

  • Schuele v. Schuele, 119 S.W.3d 822 , 2003
  • In re Davis v. Cook, 9 S.W.3d. 288 , 1999