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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

As an attorney in KJK’s Estate, Wealth & Succession Planning group, Christine Sabio Socrates (“Tina”) brings over 25 years of experience in estate planning and probate law, serving a diverse clientele including individuals, married couples, professionals, and business owners. Her extensive experience spans from handling modest estates to managing large and complex estates. Tina’s services encompass a broad range of needs, from drafting simple wills and powers of attorney to creating revocable trusts and sophisticated trust planning. She aims to meet specific objectives such as wealth transfer, business succession, asset protection, charitable giving, and minimizing estate tax liabilities.

Tina adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their financial, insurance, and accounting advisors to craft the most suitable plans for their needs. In addition to estate planning, she is highly skilled in probate and trust administration, as well as in adoption and guardianship cases, representing fiduciaries across multiple counties in Ohio. She is committed to delivering high-quality representation efficiently and effectively.

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AWARDS
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • The Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
  • Hope for a Cure for ALZ Board
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EDUCATION

  • Gilmour Academy
  • Boston College, B.A., Economics
  • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D.
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law, LLM in Taxation

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