ATTORNEY PROFILE:

Christopher Overgaard is a graduate of the University Of Santa Clara School Of Law and a California attorney for over 22 years. During Mr. Overgaard's practice, he has been involved in matters regarding probate law, trusts, conservatorships and estate planning. This has included drafting trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, deeds and other estate documents. Mr. Overgaard has also handled numerous court proceedings including conservatorships, contested trust and will issues, court accountings, probate matters, and various estate disputes. Mr. Overgaard has represented executors, administrators, trustees and conservators, and has advised his clients through their duties and obligations. In his capacity as attorney, Mr. Overgaard has represented several professional fiduciaries.

Education:

• University of California, Los Angeles, California
  1980 Bachelor of Arts Degree
• University of Santa Clara, School of Law, Santa Clara, California
  1980 - 1983
  Juris Doctorate Degree
• New York University School of Law, New York, New York
  1983 - 1984
  LLM Graduate Tax Program

Membership:

Member of State Bar of California 

Los Angeles County Bar Association - Trust and Estate Planning Section

Member of California Bar Association - Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section

Member of Pasadena Bar Association - Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Section

Member of Los Angeles County Private Volunteer Panel (PVP)

Admitted to Practice In:

All Courts in the State of California

United States District Courts

Central District of California
Southern District of California

U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal