We mourn the loss of our former managing partner, Chris Carpenter, who passed away on May 29, 2022. Read more about his legacy and influence here.

Chris Carpenter practiced as a partner at Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Riverside office for more than 50 years and as firm managing partner from 1987-1996. He advised firm clients in the areas of estate planning and administration.

Chris was a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel for more than 15 years and also served as president of the Riverside County Estate Planning Council. He frequently spoke and authored articles on topics related to his areas of practice.

Chris prepared and administered revocable and irrevocable trusts and related matters. His practice emphasized business succession planning for families that own successful small businesses. This included assisting clients with gifting programs, both to family members and charities, using a variety of techniques and entities that take advantage of different valuation concepts.

Chris joined BB&K after serving three years in The Judge Advocate General’s Corps United States Air Force.

Education

• Yale Law School, LLB.
• Pomona College, B.A.

Awards

• Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Estate Planning and Probate, 2011-2012
• ​Martindale-Hubble AV Rated