Christene “Chris” Krupa Downs
Work in Krupa Downs Law, PLLC
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Plano, TX
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate
8105 Rasor Blvd, Ste 61, Plano, TX 75074
About Christene “Chris” Krupa Downs
Practice Areas
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship
- Probate
Education
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Dallas, TexasJuris Doctorate
- University of TexasB.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Government & Politics
Classes and Seminars
- Presenter, “Estate Planning 101” and “Guardianship & Alternatives,” Weeks Law Firm, various dates.
- Presenter, “Basics of Estate Planning,” American Immigration Lawyers Association Dallas Chapter, 2020 - Present
- Presenter, “Guardianship & Alternatives,” Wylie ISD, Virtual Presentation, 2020 - Present
- Co-Presenter, “Probate and Special Needs,” Accessible Law, UNT Dallas College of Law, 2019 - Present
- Presenter, “Guardianship & Alternatives,” Plano Independent School District, 2019 - Present
- Author & Presenter, “Probate Procedures and Forms of Administration,” State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division, Webinar, 2019 - Present
- Author & Presenter, “Probate Procedures and Forms of Administration, and Whey They Are Used,” National Business Institute, Estate Administration Bootcamp, 2019 - Present
- Author & Presenter, “Handling Distributions,” National Business Institute, Estate Administration Bootcamp, 2019 - Present
- Presenter, “60 Apps and Tech Tips in 60 Minutes,” State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, 2020 - Present
- Presenter, “60 Apps and Tech Tips in 60 Minutes,” State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section, Your Duty of Technical Competence Seminar, 2019 - Present
- Presenter, “60 Apps in 60 Minutes,” State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section, Disaster Proofing Your Practice, 2018 - Present
- Author & Presenter, “Practice and Client Management Software,” State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Law Practice Management, 2016 - Present
- Co-Author & Presenter, “Case Management Software – Solo Conflicts, Checks, and Record- Retention,” State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Law Practice Management
- Co-Presenter, “Law Practice Management in the 21st Century,” Collin County Bar Association’s “Making Your Practice Work!” Law Practice Management Seminar
- Co-Presenter, “What’s Up in Office Technology: How to Avoid Malpractice While Using It,” Collin County Bar Association’s “Making Your Practice Work” Law Practice Management Seminar,
- Author & Presenter, “Practical Tips for Organizing the Tech-Savvy Law Office: A Practitioner’s Point of View,” Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar
- Author & Presenter, “Office Technology: Practical Tips for Organizing the Small, Tech-Savvy Law Office from a Solo Practitioner’s Point of View,” Collin County Bar Association’s “Making Your Practice Work” Law Practice Management Seminar, 2012 - Present
- Co-Author & Presenter, “Practical Tips for Organizing the Small, Tech-Savvy Law Office: A Practitioner’s Point of View,” Dallas Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Section, 2011 - Present
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Other Affiliations
- Collin County Bar Association (Member)
- Dallas Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section, 2018 - 2021 (Section Council Member)
- Collin County Bar Association’s Estate Planning & Probate Section (Section Board Member)
- Collin County Bar Association’s Estate Planning & Probate Section (Past President of Section Board)
- Collin County Bar Association’s Estate Planning & Probate Section, 2020 - 2021 (President)
- Dallas Bar Association (Former Chair of Lawyer Referral Service Committee)
- Dallas Bar Association (Former Chair of Pro Bono Activities Committee)
- Dallas Bar Association’s Probate, Trusts & Estates Section, 2018 - 2019 (Probate Manual Subcommittee)
- Dallas Bar Association’s Probate, Trusts & Estates Section, 2020 - Present (Member of Section Planning Committee)
- Texas Guardianship Association
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Office Info
Nearby Lawyers
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship
- 2.1 miles away
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