Karn Thapar

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.

New York University School of Law

J.D.

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

MBA

University of Southern California

B.S. | Business Administration

Honors: Cum Laude

Attorney

Thapar Law

2009 - Current

Professor

Central Connecticut State University

2017 - 2018

Executive

Ernst & Young

2015 - 2016

Associate

Morrison & Foerster LLP

2006 - 2009

“What’s the Secret? Trade Secret Protection and Tax Avoidance.”

Journal of Accounting and Finance

2018

“Give me a Voice! Freedom of Speech in the Private Sector.”

2017

“Throwing Stones at the Glass Steagall Act.”

Daily Journal

2010

Wealth Counsel

Estate Planning and Probate

Elder Counsel

Estate Planning and Probate

5 Star Rating

Google

Earned by less than 1% of law firms nationwide.

Super Lawyers

Estate Planning and Probate

Oregon State Bar  # 216136

Member

Current

Activities: Elder Law Section; Estate Planning and Administration Section

State Bar of California  # 255673

Member

Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 255673

Since 2008

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

ID Number: 216136

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration

Elder Law

Q. How do we go about locating an estate attorney for a recently deceased family member, when you cannot locate a will?

December 29, 2022

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.

Q. How do I add my daughters name to the deed to my home?

December 9, 2022

A: Your daughter's name can be added by filing a deed with the county clerk in the county in which the home is located. Please note that there are very specific requirements for filing this deed otherwise it may not take effect. Another option is to use the services of an online deed preparation company. Lastly, I would like to second Theressa's opinion on estate planning if you are looking to add your daughter's name for that purpose. Good luck.