team-member

Chris Godfrey

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

     In some ways my second career is very close to my first one. If preparation and looking out for one another made us good enough to win Super Bowl XXI, it is even more valuable to me now as a legal counselor. My first career is long over, but many of the good habits I learned from it have stayed with me.  Our planning process is called Sideline to Sideline because it is complete, not leaving things for others to do later. And because it is complete our clients are rewarded with smooth transitions. Winning has always required more than just rolling out of bed in the morning. By taking a proactive approach our clients and their families meet life's challeges with grace and confidence.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Godfrey Law Offices2025 Edison Rd Ste BSouth Bend, IN, 46637-5600

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Reviews

Andrew
November 26, 2019

I am both a client and a colleague of Chris'. I have referred him to numerous clients from my financial planning business and they have all had nothing, but good things to say about their experiences - even the few who decided not to go through their Estate Planning with Chris. I take my business very seriously and I am very careful with who I send my clients to; Chris is reliable, professional, and thorough in his approach, so I am always confident in referring him. Finally, I am also a client of Chris! He has walked me and my wife through our Estate Planning and we both feel so much better about our future. Even though we are young, Chris crafted an Estate Plan that fits our needs and one that will grow with us through his constant attention to it and through our regular meetings. I am so happy to have Chris as my Estate Planning Attorney, both as someone I can refer and someone I can count on if something were to happen to me.

Charlie Hatfield
November 22, 2019

We did the side line to side line with Chris in developing our trust. He keeps in contact with us each year and makes sure everything is updated. We feel confident with him. He helps us and offers work shops for us to attend.

Tim
November 19, 2019

My wife and I came to Chris to set up our trusts to guarantee our wishes are carried out when the time comes. He took the time to fully explain trusts, the need for trusts, and the process in great detail. We appreciated his openness and straight talk. Chris and his team are thorough and accurate. Everything happened just as explained to us and anticipated. There were no surprises. If you are considering a trust, an estate plan, or just have questions about these, I strongly urge you to consider Chris for these services.

Emily
November 19, 2019

Chris has been wonderful in helping my husband and I plan for our future. We are a very young family, and some of the topics we have discussed are things that my husband and I hadn't really thought about, but are very important to consider. Chris has been very informative and educational, especially since this is the first time we are learning about some of the legal documents and terms. I feel much more confident knowing that our medical care, kids, and finances will be taken care of according to our wishes should the worst happen to my husband or me.

Katherine
November 15, 2019

The best thing about Chris is he takes the time to get to know you, your situation, and your needs. We have had estate plans before, but not one lawyer or firm actually listed the assets that needed to have ownership changed and then provide necessary paperwork. Chris' firm did. Chris even actually handled some of the re-titling himself. And they don't stop there. They help you to complete all the necessary steps to put your plan into effect the way it was agreed upon. The follow through is excellent. It is also part of his practice to stay in touch every year and review documents/ changing circumstances, etc. He offers a very comprehensive estate planning program. We would highly recommend him and his firm.

Catherine (Katie)
November 14, 2019

My husband, Mike, and I had discussed for awhile making it easier for our children, when the time came, to settle our Estate. We knew Chris Godfrey from St. Joseph High School. Our children went to school together and Mike and Chris both served on the School Board. We trusted him with our affairs. We had an initial meeting and felt comfortable with what he suggested. We hired him at that meeting and have met with him three time since. We are in the process of setting up a Living Trust. I would highly recommend Chris. He answers all our questions and we have peace of mind that our wishes and assets will be taken care of plus we trust him.

Jim
November 14, 2019

Does a great job of keeping our estate information, wills, asset list, trusts etc up to date. Helps us correct information when we get something wrong, Also does a great job of keeping us informed of other items that can affect our trusts.

Jeff
November 14, 2019

Attorney Chris Godfrey has been fully engaged with us by being a thoughtful listener, providing thorough and meaningful legal advice supported by documentation. My family is grateful and secure.

Guy
November 14, 2019

I met Chris two years ago and he has done an outstanding job in the preparation and delivery of my estate plan (Will & Trust). Based on my experience, he is personable, knowledgeable, prompt, and trusted - all key attributes I want and need when engaging a services professional. Highly Recommended.

Michael
November 14, 2019

Mr. Godfrey was very thorough and easy to understand. We established a living trust for both myself and my wife. He also set up follow up meetings as needed if anything changes in our lives. His knowledge of estate law is exceptional.

Andrew
November 26, 2019

I am both a client and a colleague of Chris'. I have referred him to numerous clients from my financial planning business and they have all had nothing, but good things to say about their experiences - even the few who decided not to go through their Estate Planning with Chris. I take my business very seriously and I am very careful with who I send my clients to; Chris is reliable, professional, and thorough in his approach, so I am always confident in referring him. Finally, I am also a client of Chris! He has walked me and my wife through our Estate Planning and we both feel so much better about our future. Even though we are young, Chris crafted an Estate Plan that fits our needs and one that will grow with us through his constant attention to it and through our regular meetings. I am so happy to have Chris as my Estate Planning Attorney, both as someone I can refer and someone I can count on if something were to happen to me.

Charlie Hatfield
November 22, 2019

We did the side line to side line with Chris in developing our trust. He keeps in contact with us each year and makes sure everything is updated. We feel confident with him. He helps us and offers work shops for us to attend.

Tim
November 19, 2019

My wife and I came to Chris to set up our trusts to guarantee our wishes are carried out when the time comes. He took the time to fully explain trusts, the need for trusts, and the process in great detail. We appreciated his openness and straight talk. Chris and his team are thorough and accurate. Everything happened just as explained to us and anticipated. There were no surprises. If you are considering a trust, an estate plan, or just have questions about these, I strongly urge you to consider Chris for these services.

Emily
November 19, 2019

Chris has been wonderful in helping my husband and I plan for our future. We are a very young family, and some of the topics we have discussed are things that my husband and I hadn't really thought about, but are very important to consider. Chris has been very informative and educational, especially since this is the first time we are learning about some of the legal documents and terms. I feel much more confident knowing that our medical care, kids, and finances will be taken care of according to our wishes should the worst happen to my husband or me.

Katherine
November 15, 2019

The best thing about Chris is he takes the time to get to know you, your situation, and your needs. We have had estate plans before, but not one lawyer or firm actually listed the assets that needed to have ownership changed and then provide necessary paperwork. Chris' firm did. Chris even actually handled some of the re-titling himself. And they don't stop there. They help you to complete all the necessary steps to put your plan into effect the way it was agreed upon. The follow through is excellent. It is also part of his practice to stay in touch every year and review documents/ changing circumstances, etc. He offers a very comprehensive estate planning program. We would highly recommend him and his firm.

Catherine (Katie)
November 14, 2019

My husband, Mike, and I had discussed for awhile making it easier for our children, when the time came, to settle our Estate. We knew Chris Godfrey from St. Joseph High School. Our children went to school together and Mike and Chris both served on the School Board. We trusted him with our affairs. We had an initial meeting and felt comfortable with what he suggested. We hired him at that meeting and have met with him three time since. We are in the process of setting up a Living Trust. I would highly recommend Chris. He answers all our questions and we have peace of mind that our wishes and assets will be taken care of plus we trust him.

Jim
November 14, 2019

Does a great job of keeping our estate information, wills, asset list, trusts etc up to date. Helps us correct information when we get something wrong, Also does a great job of keeping us informed of other items that can affect our trusts.

Jeff
November 14, 2019

Attorney Chris Godfrey has been fully engaged with us by being a thoughtful listener, providing thorough and meaningful legal advice supported by documentation. My family is grateful and secure.

Guy
November 14, 2019

I met Chris two years ago and he has done an outstanding job in the preparation and delivery of my estate plan (Will & Trust). Based on my experience, he is personable, knowledgeable, prompt, and trusted - all key attributes I want and need when engaging a services professional. Highly Recommended.

Michael
November 14, 2019

Mr. Godfrey was very thorough and easy to understand. We established a living trust for both myself and my wife. He also set up follow up meetings as needed if anything changes in our lives. His knowledge of estate law is exceptional.

Andrew
November 26, 2019

I am both a client and a colleague of Chris'. I have referred him to numerous clients from my financial planning business and they have all had nothing, but good things to say about their experiences - even the few who decided not to go through their Estate Planning with Chris. I take my business very seriously and I am very careful with who I send my clients to; Chris is reliable, professional, and thorough in his approach, so I am always confident in referring him. Finally, I am also a client of Chris! He has walked me and my wife through our Estate Planning and we both feel so much better about our future. Even though we are young, Chris crafted an Estate Plan that fits our needs and one that will grow with us through his constant attention to it and through our regular meetings. I am so happy to have Chris as my Estate Planning Attorney, both as someone I can refer and someone I can count on if something were to happen to me.

Charlie Hatfield
November 22, 2019

We did the side line to side line with Chris in developing our trust. He keeps in contact with us each year and makes sure everything is updated. We feel confident with him. He helps us and offers work shops for us to attend.

Tim
November 19, 2019

My wife and I came to Chris to set up our trusts to guarantee our wishes are carried out when the time comes. He took the time to fully explain trusts, the need for trusts, and the process in great detail. We appreciated his openness and straight talk. Chris and his team are thorough and accurate. Everything happened just as explained to us and anticipated. There were no surprises. If you are considering a trust, an estate plan, or just have questions about these, I strongly urge you to consider Chris for these services.

Emily
November 19, 2019

Chris has been wonderful in helping my husband and I plan for our future. We are a very young family, and some of the topics we have discussed are things that my husband and I hadn't really thought about, but are very important to consider. Chris has been very informative and educational, especially since this is the first time we are learning about some of the legal documents and terms. I feel much more confident knowing that our medical care, kids, and finances will be taken care of according to our wishes should the worst happen to my husband or me.

Katherine
November 15, 2019

The best thing about Chris is he takes the time to get to know you, your situation, and your needs. We have had estate plans before, but not one lawyer or firm actually listed the assets that needed to have ownership changed and then provide necessary paperwork. Chris' firm did. Chris even actually handled some of the re-titling himself. And they don't stop there. They help you to complete all the necessary steps to put your plan into effect the way it was agreed upon. The follow through is excellent. It is also part of his practice to stay in touch every year and review documents/ changing circumstances, etc. He offers a very comprehensive estate planning program. We would highly recommend him and his firm.

Catherine (Katie)
November 14, 2019

My husband, Mike, and I had discussed for awhile making it easier for our children, when the time came, to settle our Estate. We knew Chris Godfrey from St. Joseph High School. Our children went to school together and Mike and Chris both served on the School Board. We trusted him with our affairs. We had an initial meeting and felt comfortable with what he suggested. We hired him at that meeting and have met with him three time since. We are in the process of setting up a Living Trust. I would highly recommend Chris. He answers all our questions and we have peace of mind that our wishes and assets will be taken care of plus we trust him.

Jim
November 14, 2019

Does a great job of keeping our estate information, wills, asset list, trusts etc up to date. Helps us correct information when we get something wrong, Also does a great job of keeping us informed of other items that can affect our trusts.

Jeff
November 14, 2019

Attorney Chris Godfrey has been fully engaged with us by being a thoughtful listener, providing thorough and meaningful legal advice supported by documentation. My family is grateful and secure.

Guy
November 14, 2019

I met Chris two years ago and he has done an outstanding job in the preparation and delivery of my estate plan (Will & Trust). Based on my experience, he is personable, knowledgeable, prompt, and trusted - all key attributes I want and need when engaging a services professional. Highly Recommended.

Michael
November 14, 2019

Mr. Godfrey was very thorough and easy to understand. We established a living trust for both myself and my wife. He also set up follow up meetings as needed if anything changes in our lives. His knowledge of estate law is exceptional.