Christopher Sam Manes
Sanger & Manes, LLP • Palm Desert, CA
TaxProbateReal EstateTax Planning
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Contact
Email
Phone
(760) 546-5124
Address
34100 Gateway Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92262, US
Professional
About
My expertise is in California residency tax issues and international estate and tax planning. My focus is on assisting clients who are departing California and want to change their legal residency, nonresidents who want to own a vacation home or business here, and e-commmerce entrepreneurs who are part of the global economy and can work remotely from another state or country, without getting caught up in California's aggressive tax system. My clientele includes internet startups, successful entrepreneurs who are cashing out of their business, and global citizens who can live and work anywhere. Related to that, I have an expertise in international estate and tax planning, probates and investments in the US, particularly real estate ownership, by foreign nationals. My practice focuses on citizens of Canada, Europe, India and South America, who are purchasing US real estate and want to minimize US estate taxes and other taxes. Most of my engagements are on a fixed-fee basis.
About Tax Law
Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.
Credentials
Education
1992 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 University of Oregon 1987 University of Reykjavik, Iceland Fulbright Scholar 1981 University of Wisconsin, Madison MA - Masters 1980 University of California at Los Angeles BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2002 Maggie Award for opinion piece on legal matters, California Lawyer Magazine
Publications
2017 Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyer NONRESIDENTS WORKING TEMPORARILY IN CALIFORNIA 2017 Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyer MARRIED WITH RESIDENTS: Nonresidents with California Spouses 2017 Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyer THE SIX-MONTH PRESUMPTION IN CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY LAW: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be 2017 Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyer HOW TO TITLE US REAL ESTATE FOR CANADIANS: A Primer 2017 Palm Springs Tax and Trust Lawyer HOW TO TITLE US REAL ESTATE FOR CANADIANS: A Primer
Associations
2017 - Present Greenroom Theatre Company Board of Directors 2017 - Present Global Citizen Sponsor
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026