Charles T. Chuck Staples

Charles T. Chuck Staples

Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)
Columbus, Georgia
54+ years experience
Hall Booth Smith PC
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1301 First Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, GA 31901
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Bio

Chuck Staples grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where he was educated in the local public schools. He received his Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University in 1967 and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 1971 from the University of Georgia, where he was on the Georgia Law Review and was admitted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Chuck has been with the firm since 1971.His areas of practice include corporate and business organizations and related areas, entity selection/formation, estate planning, and probate. He provides estate and tax planning advice for individuals, including the preparation of wills, trusts, family partnerships, and various charitable planning techniques. Chuck also represents small and family-owned businesses as well as a number of physician groups. He advises these clients on the best form of entity from a tax, liability, and operational standpoint; entity formation; and continued representation on matters such as buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, real estate transactions, commercial financing, retirement plans, and other matters related to the operation of a business.Outside of the law practice, Chuck has been active in civic activities and serving as President of the Columbus Lawyers Club, Chairman of The Brookstone School Board of Trustees, President of Girls, Inc. of Columbus, President of Big Eddy Club, and on several charitable and civic boards. Chuck Staples grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where he was educated in the local public schools. He received his Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University in 1967 and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 1971 from the University of Georgia, where he was on the Georgia Law Review and was admitted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Chuck has been with the firm since 1971.His areas of practice include corporate and business organizations and related areas, entity selection/formation, estate planning, and probate. He provides estate and tax planning advice for individuals, including the preparation of wills, trusts, family partnerships, and various charitable planning techniques. Chuck also represents small and family-owned businesses as well as a number of physician groups. He advises these clients on the best form of entity from a tax, liability, and operational standpoint; entity formation; and continued representation on matters such as buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, real estate transactions, commercial financing, retirement plans, and other matters related to the operation of a business.Outside of the law practice, Chuck has been active in civic activities and serving as President of the Columbus Lawyers Club, Chairman of The Brookstone School Board of Trustees, President of Girls, Inc. of Columbus, President of Big Eddy Club, and on several charitable and civic boards. Chuck Staples grew up in Auburn, Alabama, where he was educated in the local public schools. He provides estate and tax planning advice for individuals, including the preparation of wills, trusts, family partnerships, and various charitable planning techniques. Chuck also represents small and family-owned businesses as well as a number of physician groups. He advises these clients on the best form of entity from a tax, liability, and operational standpoint; entity formation; and continued representation on matters such as buy-sell agreements, contracts, leases, real estate transactions, commercial financing, retirement plans, and other matters related to the operation of a business. Outside of the law practice, Chuck has been active in civic activities and serving as President of the Columbus Lawyers Club, Chairman of The Brookstone School Board of Trustees, President of Girls, Inc. of Columbus, President of Big Eddy Club, and on several charitable and civic boards.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Columbus, GA (2019)
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Practice Area: Tax Law
  • Special Focus: Tax

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

  • University of Georgia, J.D., graduated 1971

Reviews

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Deborah Peterson

2 weeks ago

Adequate estate planning, but communication could improve

Mr. Staples handled my mother's will and trust. His 50+ years of experience and recognition in trusts and estates were evident in the thorough documents. However, responses to my emails were often delayed by several days, and the process took longer than initially suggested. While the final product was professionally sound, managing expectations around timelines and availability would have improved the experience. His deep knowledge of Georgia law is undeniable, but client communication felt like an area for refinement.

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