Karn Thapar

Karn Thapar

Fixed Fee Billing. My Clients are My Priority.
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law
  • California, Oregon
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Biography

My approach to practicing law is to make it as stress-free as possible for my clients. That means that I have created an environment where working with my firm is understandable, approachable and pleasant.

I have been practicing law for approximately 15 years and my area of specialization is estate planning, which includes the drafting of wills, trusts and also handling probate matters. As mentioned previously, taking care of my clients is my top priority, and as such, I charge a flat fee for nearly all of the clients that I work with.

We do not charge for new clients consultations and I do not "bill" clients when they call me to answer a simple question! Thanks for taking the time to review my biography and I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve your estate planning goals.

Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration
    Elder Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 255673
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Oregon
Oregon State Bar
ID Number: 216136
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Thapar Law
- Current
Professor
Central Connecticut State University
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Executive
Ernst & Young
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Associate
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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Education
New York University School of Law
J.D.
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University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
MBA
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University of Southern California
B.S. | Business Administration
Honors: Cum Laude
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Awards
5 Star Rating
Google
Earned by less than 1% of law firms nationwide.
Super Lawyers
Estate Planning and Probate
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 216136
Member
Current
Activities: Elder Law Section; Estate Planning and Administration Section
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State Bar of California  # 255673
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
“What’s the Secret? Trade Secret Protection and Tax Avoidance.”
Journal of Accounting and Finance
“Give me a Voice! Freedom of Speech in the Private Sector.”
“Throwing Stones at the Glass Steagall Act.”
Daily Journal
Certifications
Wealth Counsel
Estate Planning and Probate
Elder Counsel
Estate Planning and Probate
Websites & Blogs
Website
Thapar Law Website
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
Q. Need to know if I need to apply to be personal representative for my son.
A: It appears that your son's estate would be subject to a small estate probate, which is a short and streamlined version of the full probate process. This applies to estates with less than $200,000 of real property and $75,000 of personal property. You can file a small estate affidavit to complete this.
Q. Need attorney for two llc, in OR and CA setting trust to avoid probateDo I need attorney licensed in both state?
A: If you are residing in California, then you should be fine with just a California licensed attorney. Each of the membership interests of your LLCs will be assets that will be held in the name of your trust. Although it may be preferable to find an attorney licensed in both states in case novel issues arise out of your ownership of the two LLCs.
Q. How do we go about locating an estate attorney for a recently deceased family member, when you cannot locate a will?
A: Hello, any attorney should be able to assist you with this matter. Many times individuals pass without a will, in which case an experienced probate attorney can assist you with the process. Probate is the court process whereby the family member's assets pass to the family. Please feel free to send me a message through Justia if you have any other questions.
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Contact & Map
Thapar Law - Sellwood
205 SE Spokane Street
Suite 300
Portland, OR 97202
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: You may also send us a message at https://www.thaparlaw.com/contact and we will respond to you the next day.
Thapar Law - Lake Oswego
4800 Southwest Meadows Road
Suite 300
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: You may also send us a message at https://www.thaparlaw.com/contact and we will respond to you the next day.