Christina D’Eramo Evans is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Cleveland office Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer & Preservation Section.
Christina is an OSBA Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Her practice is focused on assisting individuals and families with the transmission of their wealth in a tax advantaged manner that at the same time accomplishes desired intent and preserves and encourages client values.
Christina’s expertise encompasses all aspects of estate planning and estate and trust administration, including sophisticated estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, business succession and charitable tax planning for wealthy families and individuals; advising executors and trustees in the administration of complex estates and trusts; advising and assisting fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the resolution of trust and estate disputes; post-mortem tax planning and the preparation of complex estate and gift tax returns and representation of clients on the audit of these returns.
Christina is listed in the 2008-20 editions of Ohio Super Lawyers®, the 2008-20 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®, and the 2018-19 editions of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Ohio.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2004-present; Associate, 1997-2003
• Associate, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, 1991-97
• Deputy Clerk, Cuyahoga County Probate Court, 1990
Publications & Speaking Engagements
The Results of the 2020 Election Could Affect the Estate and Gift Tax Laws
October 16, 2020
Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act Under Study for Adoption in Ohio
June 01, 2020
Recently Enacted Changes to the Ohio Principal and Income Act
January 31, 2017
The Intersection of Estate Planning and Governing Agreements for Business Entities
October 23, 2015
Estate Planning 101: The Basis of Estate Planning
February 23, 2015
"Changes to the Uniform Principal and Income Act Currently Under Consideration for Adoption in Ohio," Christina D. Evans, Esq.
April 01, 2014
The Case for Liberalizing the Provisions for Modification or Termination of Irrevocable Trusts by Beneficiary Consent
November 30, 2009
"Change of Domicile from Ohio to Florida," Christina D. Evans, Esq.
December 02, 2008
"Charitable Contributions of Tangible Personal Property"
November 01, 2004
Community Involvement
Case Western Reserve University, Estate Planning Advisory Council, Member
University Hospitals of Cleveland: Diamond Advisory Group, Member
Catholic Charities Services of Lake and Geauga Counties Advisory Council, Member, 1999-present
Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation, Member
Cleveland Museum of Art Gift Planning Advisory Committee
Awards & Distinctions
OSBA Board Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Chambers and Partners HNW Guide, Private Wealth Law, 2018-19
The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2008-21
Ohio Super Lawyers®, Estate Planning and Probate, 2008-21
Memberships & Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association, Member, 1991-present; Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Council Member, 1999-present; Co-Chair, Marvin A. Pliskin Advanced Probate and Estate Planning Seminar, 2019; Annual CLE Program, Chair, 2009
Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 1998-2011; Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Chair, 2007; Vice Chair, 2006; Secretary, 2005; Treasurer, 2004; Speakers Chair, 2003
