Christopher D. Castellanos

Biography Christopher D. Castellanos concentrates his practice in trusts and estates including a wide range of estate planning and probate matters, asset protection planning, and estate and trust administration. He is experienced in taxation, especially estate and gift tax and real property tax abatement. He has successfully sought real property tax abatement for projects across Missouri, including Normandy, DeSoto, Kennett, St. Joseph and Excelsior Springs. In addition, he advises his clients in employment and non-competition agreements, corporate transactions, business succession planning, and trademarks. Chris earned his J. D. and LL. M. in Tax from Washington University School of Law. In addition, Chris is a life member of the U. S. Chess Federation and has participated in rated chess competitions in five states. Community Service & Awards Foundation Fighting Blindness, St. Louis Chapter Leadership Team, 2009-2014Affton School District, Board of Directors, 2010-2016Competition Judge - moot court, mock trial, and debate competitions at high school, undergraduate and law school levels, 2003-Present Fontbonne University, Adjunct Faculty, 2010-2020 Classes & Seminars The Uniform Electronic Wills Act, Sponsored by Half Moon Seminars, CLE Seminar titled Current Issues in Estate PlanningThe Complete Trust Course, CLE SeminarSpouses Rights and Family Maintenance Concerns, CLE SeminarEthical Issues in Probate Practice, CLE SeminarRevocable Living Trusts, CLE SeminarCoordinating IRAs and Pension Plan Assets, CLE SeminarEthical Considerations in Estate Planning, CLE SeminarAvoiding Post-Mortem Traps, CLE Seminar Professional Associations American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis