Christian Smith

About Christian Smith

A liquidity event should feel like a victory. But it doesn’t…Because the second your wealth turns liquid, it becomes the government’s favorite target.The IRS, probate courts, and creditors all will begin to circle your wealth like sharks.I’m going to let you in on a secret…The world’s wealthiest families never rely on outdated estate planning.They use a suite of specific trust structures—that completely bypass probate, eliminate unnecessary taxation, and guarantee their assets land exactly where they want them to.Now, you can do the same.Let me introduce you to our Tailored Trust™ Strategies. Designed specifically for business owners and high-net-worth families who refuse to let courts, taxes, divorce, and creditors erode their fortune.Here’s how it works: Eliminates probate nightmares—so your family gets their inheritance fast, without court battles. Minimizes taxation on liquidity events—so you keep more of what you’ve built. Ensures your business succession is airtight—so your company doesn’t fall apart when you’re gone.This isn’t a “nice-to-have.”This is what separates the people who control their financial destiny from those who & get picked apart by taxes, legal fees, and probate.The biggest mistake? Waiting.By the time most people realize they need a trust, it’s already too late.And once that happens, your wealth isn’t yours anymore—it belongs to the IRS, the courts, and anyone else with a claim.So if you’re serious about protecting what you’ve built…Leave me a message on LinkedIn and let’s schedule some time to talk.

Experience

1. Partner

   Smith Will & Trust

   Mar 2024 — Present · St Petersburg, FL, US

   I help families and businesses like yours with estate planning, asset protection, business strategy and succession, medicaid and probate.

Education

• University of Dayton School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

• Valley View High School

  High School Diploma

• University of North Florida

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature