Kara A. KlaiberSenior Counsel | Trusts + EstatesKara helps individuals and families create estate plans that protect their assets today and match their vision for tomorrow.

Every individual and family situation are unique, and Kara creates customized estate plans that meet each client’s specific needs. Kara specializes in estate and trust planning, wealth preservation/transfer, special needs planning, planning for blended families and business succession. Kara advises clients on how to plan for injury, illness, and incapacity with durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorneys and living wills. Kara is a valued partner with her clients as they evolve through different life stages, experience changes in their family/personal relationships, and adapt to ever changing tax laws.

If clients experience a loss, Kara helps executors and trustees navigate the often-confusing probate process and time-consuming administration of estates and/or trusts. Kara offers a wide variety of services that range from the transfer of assets to a loved one’s beneficiaries, management of the decedent’s debts and liabilities, and preparation of inheritance, estate and income tax returns.  

Above all, Kara seeks to serve her clients in a caring, respectful, and time-efficient manner. This begins by employing a personable approach in the practice of trust and estate law. Kara’s strong relationships with her clients puts them at ease and gives them peace of mind as they tackle unfamiliar legal matters and difficult times of loss.