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Christine H. Buchanan

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Probate and administration of estates
  • Creation and administration of trusts
  • Charitable planning including creation and administration of charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts
  • Preparation of returns and representation at audit regarding gift tax, estate tax, and fiduciary income tax matters
  • Advises charitable Section 501(c)(3) and other non-profit clients on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status

EDUCATION

  • Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1993), Order of the Coif
  • San Diego State University (B.A., Summa Cum Laude, 1985), Phi Beta Kappa

EXPERIENCE

  • Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Barbara Milano Keenan, Supreme Court of Virginia (1993-1995)
  • Admitted to Virginia Bar, 1993


REPORTED CASES

  • Martone ex rel. Martone v. Martone, 257 Va. 199, 509 S.E.2d 302 (1999)

LEGAL AFFILIATIONS
  • American Bar Association – Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Section of Taxation; Exempt Organizations Committee
  • Virginia State Bar –Trusts and Estates Section; Taxation Section
  • Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Hampton Roads Tax Forum

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Treasurer of The Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Foundation (2003 to present)
  • Member, Professional Advisors Committee of The Norfolk Foundation (2002 to present)
  • Chesapeake Law Library Board (2000-2006; Chair, 2004-2005)
  • Treasurer, Tidewater Literacy Council (1998-2001)

 

Direct Dial: (757) 502-7330
Fax: (757) 497-1914
E-mail: cbuchanan@pendercoward.com

 

   
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