Christene Krupa Downs

Christene Krupa Downs

also known as Chris Downs, Chris Krupa Downs

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Wills & Living Wills

400 Chisholm Place, Suite 216, Plano, TX

About Christene

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Includes Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts

15 years

25%
Guardianship 25%

15 years

25%
Probate 25%

15 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Krupa Downs Law, PLLC

400 Chisholm Place, Suite 216, Plano, TX, 75075

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Christene Krupa Downs's Reviews

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Posted by Renee | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

An Excellent Estate Planning Attorney

Chris was referred to me by my Financial Planner, and I am so grateful for the wonderful job she did revising the estate documents I already had, and turning them into documents that made more sense for me and my family. She is very intelligent , highly skilled, and really great with whom to work. ...She made this process understandable and actually joyful! I would refer her to my friends and family, and to anyone who wants a great experience with a terrific attorney! She is the best!

Posted by MaryBeth | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommend

Chris was amazingly easy to work with. She has a fabulous ability to explain the intricacies of legal options in a very approachable way and even manages to make it pleasantly conversational. I was dreading the whole process of developing an estate plan - not only did I get to an unexpectedly compreh...ensive result, but had a fairly easy and pleasant time getting to that result thanks to Chris's expertise, personable nature, and complete professionalism. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Christene Krupa Downs

I have known Chris for a number of years now through Rotary and local non-profits and knew her reputation as a competent, kind attorney. Chris recently reviewed and redid my will and powers of attorney. I needed some special considerations for special needs; Chris was very thorough and covered all ...my questions. She did a fabulous job and I am confident our estate is well protected. I highly recommend Chris for anyone seeking to do a will, especially if there is a special needs situation where a trustee needs to be apppointed.

Christene Downs

Replied last September 04, 2020

Thank you for your review and giving me an opportunity to help you update your will and powers of attorney.

Posted by Mason Rees | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Survivor tale

My folks made an excellent choice with Chris and Weeks Law Firm for their Estate Plan. Chris not only walked them through the process, making sure all their wishes were met and recorded, she has also been a tremendous help and sounding board for me as Executor of my parents estate. Chris is a straig...ht shooter, knowledgeable and easy to work with....making a difficult process, during a difficult time, easier to handle. I want the same for my children, so I'm working with Chris on my Will Package. I highly recommend Chris and her team.

Christene Downs

Replied last August 19, 2020

Thank you so much for your review! I look forward to helping you with your Will Package!

Posted by Melissa | August 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent attorney

I worked with Chris in estate planning, including a will and advanced directive, and I highly recommend her services. She thoroughly explains options and spends the time you need to ensure you fully understand your options. I had put off my will because I wasn’t 100% clear how I wanted to approach it.... Chris helped me think through my options and made the process very easy and painless. I have recommended her services to several friends and colleagues and would use her again.

Christene Downs

Replied last August 18, 2020

Thank you for your review and for trusting me to guide you on your estate planning!

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Christene Krupa Downs's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Unell

Probate lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever I have questions concerning Probate Law in Texas, I turn to Chris for her learned opinion and advice."

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Jason Burress

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a very respected lawyer in our community and I highly endorse her for estate planning and probate matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Weeks Law Firm, PLLC

2011 - 2018

Attorney, Krupa Downs Law, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Section

Member, Council Member

2018 - Present

Texas Guardianship Association

Member

2011 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Collin County Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section

Board Member & Past President

Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

Member

Estate Planning Council of North Texas

Member

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Member

Dallas Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service Committee

Committee Member; Former Chair

Education

2010

Texas Wesleyan University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

N/A

The University of Texas At Dallas

BA - Bachelor of Arts; Government & Politics

Speaking Engagements

2019

State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division Section Probate Procedures and Forms of Administration

2019

Estate Administration Bootcamp

Handling Distributions

2019

Estate Administration Bootcamp

Probate Procedures and Forms of Administration

2018

Disaster Proofing Your Practice

60 Apps in 60 Minutes

Publications

2019

Texas Bar Journal The Future is Now: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession

Languages

English

Activity

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