Emily V. Karr, Trusts Attorney in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR
Trusted trusts attorney serving Portland.
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Emily V. Karr is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Trusts.
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- Handles Trusts matters from Portland, OREGON.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (OR) (2016).
About Emily V. Karr: Emily V. Karr is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Trusts.
Areas of practice
Emily's practice areas in Portland
Emily concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emily handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in Portland, Oregon
Emily takes trusts matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Emily agrees to represent you.
Biography
Emily V. Karr, trusts attorney serving Portland
Emily V. Karr is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Trusts. Emily works from Portland, Oregon and takes on trusts matters across the region.
Emily Karr heads Stoel Rives’ Benefits, Tax and Private Client group and advises clients about estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts. Her experience includes providing advice related to estate and gift taxes, the income taxation of estates, trusts and beneficiaries, and issues concerning charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations. Her estate planning practice includes establishing family limited liability companies, insurance and personal residence trusts, generation-skipping trusts, dynasty trusts, spousal trusts, and grantor and non-grantor trusts; and domestic partner planning.
Emily focuses on family-owned business succession planning, including trusts or other arrangements that can facilitate the transfer of a family business to the next generation. She also focuses on clients with specialized issues, such as executives, entrepreneurs, authors, performers, athletes and artists. She specializes in international estate and tax planning for individuals, families and trusts. She advises U.S. and foreign citizens with business or personal interests offshore; and foreign citizens with permanent U.S. or foreign residency who have unique community property and asset protection issues or estates that span multiple countries.
Emily can handle all aspects of settling estates, from preparing and filing pleadings and documents for probate court, to marshaling and inventorying estate assets, settling claims, and preparing tax returns. She advises trustees on tax and accounting responsibilities and helps interpret trust provisions and eventual distribution of assets. This includes preparing fiduciary income tax returns and preparing estate and inheritance tax returns upon death.
Her experience also includes tax-exempt organization law, advising nonprofit boards on corporate governance and developing charitable giving plans involving charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities and private foundations.
How Emily handles trusts matters
Emily Karr heads Stoel Rives’ Benefits, Tax and Private Client group and advises clients about estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts. Her experience includes providing advice related to estate and gift taxes, the income taxation of estates, trusts and beneficiaries, and issues concerning charitable giving and tax-exempt organizations. Her estate planning practice includes…
The kind of cases Emily takes
Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Emily studied and practices
Duke University
J.D. and LL.M. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Emily's state bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
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Oregon, Oregon State
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Emily studied at J.D. and LL.M. in Duke University.
Law school and academic background
Emily completed J.D. and LL.M. in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emily runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Emily's legal honors and published work
Emily has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (OR)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — High Net Worth Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (Private Wealth Law – Oregon), 2016-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oregon
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (Estate Planning & Probate, Tax, Nonprofit Organizations), 2006-2020
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (OR) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Listed in (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — High Net Worth Guide (2026).
Locations
Emily V. Karr's office in Portland
Emily's primary office is at 805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon, 97205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Emily V. Karr — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emily usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Emily will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Emily
Emily discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emily's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emily V. Karr
How much does it cost to hire Emily for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emily walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emily offer a free consultation?
Emily charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Emily's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emily take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Emily is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Emily will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Emily?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emily accepting new trusts clients right now?
Emily's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon
Emily handles trusts matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified trusts attorneys in that community.
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