Atty. Christopher B. Shourds

Atty. Christopher B. Shourds

Christopher B. Shourds is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, trusts and 4 other areas of law.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 13 yrs experience 13 year
Call (616) 828-1716 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher B. Shourds at a glance

Christopher B. Shourds is a trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013) and Michigan (2018). Educated at California Western School of Law J.D. (—) and California State University Long Beach B.A. (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher B. Shourds is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, trusts and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from California State University Long Beach, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Christopher practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher B. Shourds's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher B. Shourds handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

Christopher B. Shourds is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Christopher B. Shourds is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher B. Shourds

Where is Christopher B. Shourds's law office located?
Christopher B. Shourds's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher B. Shourds handle?
Christopher B. Shourds focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Christopher B. Shourds practiced law?
Christopher B. Shourds has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Christopher B. Shourds go to law school?
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Education

California Western School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
California State University Long Beach B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013
Michigan
Admitted: 2018

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