Chris Shourds, Attorney
Chris represents clients throughout Western Michigan and on a case-by-case basis may provide services to clients throughout the State of Michigan.
He regularly receives referrals from Financial Advisors, Certified Public Accountants, Realtors, Funeral Home Directors, and Elder Care Professionals who trust him to provide sound legal advice to their clients.
His goal is to help keep your private matters and estate administrations out of court. However, if the need arises, or if you find yourself faced with the task of petitioning the court for probate, guardianship, conservatorship, or a contested or complex trust or probate matter, he will compassionately and confidently guide you through the court process.
Chris’s willingness to listen, practical application of the law, and ability to clearly explain legal concepts to non-lawyers sets him apart from his peers.
He prides himself on being kind and communicative to ensure his clients understand each stage of the legal process.
Chris met his wife, Christina, in law school and they moved to Grand Rapids in 2018 to raise their children. He serves on the board of their Christian elementary school.
Outside of work and church, Chris’s passions are fishing, camping, and the outdoors.
Christina Shourds, Attorney
Christina began her legal career as a criminal prosecutor, reviewing evidence, issuing criminal charges, handling jury trials and sentencing hearings, negotiating plea agreements, and securing victim restitution for the People of San Diego, California. While Christina loved this vocation, she discovered motherhood was her deepest passion in life. This newfound passion called for a professional transition, which led her to trust and estates law.
As your Estate Planning attorney, Christina employs her advocacy skills for your benefit. She is passionate about ensuring your legal, financial, and medical rights are protected, and your values are integrated in your estate plan. Your estate plan should be uniquely tailored to you.
As your Guardianship and Conservatorship attorney, Christina leans into her court experience and concern for the vulnerable to help you protect your loved ones. Her goal is to help you efficiently navigate the court process to enable you to establish and maintain the safety and stability of the people you love.
As your Trust Administration and Probate attorney, Christina provides calm, compassionate support while helping you do what is right and necessary to efficiently administer the estate entrusted to you. She understands each family has unique dynamics and her goal is to help you carry out the tasks before you in a manner that reduces the risk of conflict.
When she is not working, Christina enjoys going on adventures with her family, serving her church and community, and songwriting. She especially looks forward to snowboarding in the winter and long days at the beach in the summer.
