Christopher Aaron Shumate
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Certified Specialist, Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization J.D. Chapman University School of Law (cum laude with an emphasis in taxation) B.A. University of California Riverside Christopher A. Shumate is a partner at Albrektson & Shumate LLP. Since 2008, Chris has been providing services in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Law, Probate, Estate Litigation, and Bankruptcy. Prior to 2008, Chris served as a Deputy District Attorney for Riverside County. He took 21 cases to jury trial resulting in verdicts and handled preliminary hearings and motions involving hundreds of criminal cases. Chris and his wife were on the full-time staff of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) from 1999 - 2002, serving as Campus Ministers at Chico State and in Mexico City, and then with the greater Southwest Region. Memberships and board involvement include, Redlands Community Foundation, Redlands Chamber of Commerce, UC Riverside Gift Planning Advisory Board, and past Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army Riverside Core. Chris received the Sun-Redlands Daily Facts 2016 Readers' Choice Award as San Bernardino County's Best Attorney. He was also recognized as San Bernardino County’s Favorite Attorney in 2015 and 2014. Chris is also a member of Sandals Church. He, his wife, and three boys enjoy a number of other outside activities. Chris is a member of the Masters Swim Team for the Redlands YMCA and participates in various local triathlons and other races.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.