Chris Hopkins is an associate with the Chicago office of Perkins Coie. He advises individuals, families, business owners and financial institutions in navigating complex transfers of wealth, businesses and real property. Mr. Hopkins also assists in the development and execution of estate plans, including evaluating assets, assessing goals, and drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney. He also provides advice on the application of Illinois law to various trust administration, modification, intestate succession and will constructions. Mr. Hopkins drafts pleadings and discovery requests, and has appeared in court on behalf of clients in the Probate Division and Chancery Division of Chicago area circuit courts pertaining to decedent, disabled and minors' estates. He also volunteers through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services by serving as guardian ad litem in minor and adult guardianship matters. Mr. Hopkins has also been listed as an Illinois Rising Star 2018-2023. He earned his J.D. degree from Wayne State University Law School.

Chris Hopkins's Courses

  • Illinois Probate Process from Start to Finish

    IL Specific

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6.5 Total
    OnDemand
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts in Illinois

    IL Specific

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
  • Taking Your Wills and Trusts From Boilerplate to Bespoke

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Pennsylvania CLE