Tax Attorney for Estate and Legacy Protection in Oconee County, GA
Smart Strategies for High-Net-Worth Families in Athens, Georgia and Beyond
At Arch Legacy Firm, we help high-net-worth individuals and business owners in Watkinsville, Athens, and across Georgia create thoughtful, tax-efficient estate plans that protect wealth, reduce exposure, and ensure a lasting legacy for generations to come.
While Georgia currently does not have a state estate tax, many of our clients face potential federal estate tax liability, especially when real estate, business ownership, or investment portfolios are involved. That’s where strategic estate tax planning becomes essential.
Every great plan starts with the basics. We ensure our high-net-worth clients have:
- A Revocable Living Trust that reflects their goals and keeps their family and assets out of probate
- A properly structured family trust to protect key assets and minimize taxes
- Powers of attorney, health care directives, and guardianship designations
- A coordinated approach to trust funding and asset titling
This foundational layer is customized to reflect your family dynamics, business interests, philanthropic goals, and asset structure.
Here’s the truth: some states have better trust laws than Georgia, especially when it comes to dynasty trusts, asset protection, and tax minimization.
That’s why we partner with trusted high-net-worth estate planning specialists in states like Tennessee and Florida to offer you access to powerful legal tools such as:
- Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)
- Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs)
- Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs)
- Dynasty Trusts
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT)
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts (CRAT) and Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUT)
- Asset protection trusts
- Business sale structuring strategies
- Out-of-state LLCs and holding companies
We believe in matching you with the right expert for your needs, while remaining your personal legal advisor and planning quarterback throughout the process.
Who We Partner With
We’re proud to work alongside some of the top estate tax attorneys in the country, including:
Legacy Law Group – Jay Adcox, TennesseeÂ
Ideal for clients who want to establish Tennessee-based trusts and take advantage of favorable asset protection laws.
Yolofsky Law – AJ Yolofsky, FloridaÂ
Especially helpful for business owners, entrepreneurs, and families selling or transferring ownership of high-value companies.
By collaborating, we combine our deep understanding of your family and financial picture with advanced tools only available through these specialized jurisdictions.
How We Help You
This collaborative approach ensures you get the best of both worlds – personal service from your local law firm, plus access to sophisticated solutions from nationally recognized experts.
Trish Butcher is an Athens native, wife, mom to Max, and founder of Arch Legacy Firm. A graduate of the University of Georgia and Emory University School of Law, Trish founded Arch Legacy in 2020 to make estate planning more personal, approachable, and meaningful for Georgia families.
Her own family’s experience with a difficult and costly probate inspired her passion for helping families protect what matters most and avoid unnecessary court involvement and conflict. Today, Trish leads the Arch Legacy team in helping families and business owners plan confidently for the future through estate planning, elder law, probate, and business succession.
Outside of the firm, Trish enjoys spending time with her husband, Andy, and Max, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, traveling, and being part of the Athens community she has always called home.