Richard M. Baskett

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Richard M. Baskett: Attorney with Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC
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Biography

Beta Alpha Psi; Phi Delta Phi (Historian, 1977-1978). Certified Public Accountant, Montana, 1980. Author: Note, "An Evolving Definition of Business Income," 39 Montana Law Review 313, 1978; "Partnership Taxation: A Comprehensive Analysis," Federal Tax Workshops, 1989. Adjunct Lecturer, Partnership Tax, University of Montana Law School, Spring Semester, 1989.

Areas of Practice (14)

  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Probate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Tax Law
  • Business Law
  • Real Estate
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Business Formation
  • Business Planning
  • Family Business Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Income Tax
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Taxation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Montana, B.S.B.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Montana, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Montana; 1981, U.S. Tax Court; 1979, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1983, Maryland
Memberships:
State Bar of Montana; American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law).
Birth Information:
Livingston, Montana, February 27, 1954
Certifications:
Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel, Certified Public Accountant
ISLN:
909208675

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (23 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0
  • Communication

    4.4/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/04/11 in Trusts and Estates

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 10/19/11 in Taxation

    Rick Baskett is a very fine lawyer. I recently referred another lawyer to him, because of his expertise in estate tax and related fields. Rick also had an excellent article on Revocable Trusts published by the State Bar of Montana. I regularly work w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/18/11 in Trusts and Estates

    I have worked with Rick on several matters and he has always provided excellent advice.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/21/11 in Probate Administration

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/11 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/11 in Taxation

    excellent attorney

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/08/11 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/08/11 in Business Succession Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/08/11 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/08/11 in Tax Law

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