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About Michael T. Turnbull

Michael T. Turnbull is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, general practice and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Michael practices at Turnbull & Born, PLLC in Tacoma, WA.

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Estate Planning
Posted by Kathy
July 14, 2026
Hired Attorney

We worked with Mike to set up a special needs trust for one of our daughter and revocable trust for the rest of our estate. Mike took Time to explain our options and the benefits of each option. He did not rush us. We felt very comfortable that our assets were protected and our children would not be burdened with needing to deal with probate or unnecessary estate taxes. I highly recommend Mikes services. It’s been interesting when I mention Mikes services to people in the financial field they mention how knowledgeable he is and how well respected he is.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Marie
January 26, 2026
Hired Attorney

Mike helped my family choose the best option for our trust and when we needed to use it, everything was in order and his work saved my family nearly a million dollars in medical costs. This is because he advised us and prepared us properly for end of life events. The dollars we spent to put this together were worth each and everything penny. His advice was invaluable! His demeanor was compassionate and his use of time was efficient. I would recommend him for any estate planning you might need!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Caryn
December 13, 2023
Hired Attorney

Mine Turnball was recommended to me by a friend I trust for good advice always…and as usual, he was spot on. Mike recently handled setting up my mother’s estate. He was extremely patient in explaining the more complex aspects and offered some excellent (and before unknown) options to help my mom achieve exactly what she wanted in planning her legacy. Mike is warm and compassionate and extremely knowledgeable, and both my mom and I were very pleased with the results. We felt that the expertise and service received was worth every penny spent. Now my fiancé and I are working on our estate planning with Mike as well. I won’t ever go to another lawyer after this. Thank you, Mike and team!!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 05, 2010
Hired Attorney

I thought his prices rather high. It always took 2 or 3 days or more to get back to me.

General Practice
Posted by Lisa
July 09, 2026
Hired Attorney

Turnbull is a racist pos. Coming out of his own mouth " n-word wouldn't be able to get housing materials if it wasn't for me." That's from his words on Facebook. I would not recommend someone who thinks this way about others.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Taxation
  • General Practice
  • Business Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Turnbull & Born, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Washington
    Memberships
    Washington State Bar Association
    Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Washington
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Bournemouth, England, October 31, 1959

Michael T. Turnbull

Member at Turnbull & Born, PLLC
3.8
5 reviews

950 Pacific Ave., Ste. 1050Tacoma, WA 98402-4435U.S.A.

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