Attorney Christine C. Weiner provides comprehensive, highly personalized estate planning counsel to couples, families, individuals and businesses. As the firm's founder, Christine upholds the highest standard of client services, scholarship and accessibility. She listens closely to her clients' goals, dreams and concerns, and then works with her clients to develop superior individualized plans. Christine is committed to helping her clients understand that the foundation of estate planning is not just saving tax dollars, but also appreciating the value of planning for themselves and their loved ones, in order to Leave a Lasting Legacy®.

Experience

A respected teacher and lecturer, Christine serves as counsel to accountants, lawyers, financial planners, insurance professionals, charitable organizations and the public. Christine has spoken to groups at such varied locations as art galleries; public libraries; hotels, resorts; and at lawyer functions, such as bar association groups and continuing education events.

Memberships

Christine is a charter member of WealthCousel, a prestigious group of nationally recognized estate planning professionals. Christine is a Member of Orange County Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and Desert Estate Planning Council. Christine serves on Advisory Boards to national and local charities, including Desert Communities California State University campus, College of the Desert and The Community Foundation. Christine is a member of Muses 100, a women's support group for the local McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California.

Education

Christine is a graduate of Western State University, College of Law, where she was selected Editor-in-Chief of Law Review, graduated Summa Cum Laude and, as Salutatorian, ranked number two of her law school class. Prior to receiving her law degree, Christine earned her Master of Arts in International Affairs from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., coupled with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Washington State University, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving her Master of Arts degree, Christine served as a civilian employee in the United States Department of State foreign aid program for a three-year term in Washington, D.C. She also served as a Foreign Relations Officer in the India Desk Office, and as a Management Intern in the Vietnam Refugee Bureau program.

Christine has been certified as a Legal Specialist in the field of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization. This means she has passed a rigorous written examination; satisfied requirements for extensive experience in these practice areas; fulfilled ongoing educational requirements; and received favorable reviews from other attorneys and judges familiar with her work. Christine is licensed to practice law in all the Courts of California, The California Supreme Court, and the Federal District Court.

Christine's educational background, advanced training and 20-plus years of experience make her eminently qualified to design a comprehensive estate plan that protects you, your family, your business and your legacy.