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Karen A. Meckstroth

Karen A. Meckstroth

9.5

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Estate Planning
    3 years
  • 20% Trusts
  • 20% Probate

Contact Information

  • Law Office of Karen Meckstroth
    750 University Avenue
    Suite 140
    Los Gatos, CA 95032
    Office: 408-402-6444
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Endorsements

2 endorsements


Thomas Edward Rossmeissl

Karen is a smart, hard-working, and client-focused estate planning attorney. She works hard to make sure that the client's goals are achieved. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Rossmeissl , San Jose (CA), Over 1 year ago
Filmore E Rose

I am happy to endorse Karen Meckstroth. She is a first-rate estate planning and trusts and estates attorney. Karen takes the time to understand her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Filmore Rose , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

15 years since Karen A. Meckstroth was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 02/07/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Estate Planning Attorney at Law Office of Karen Meckstroth 2009–present
Estate Planning Attorney at Beck, Ross, Bismonte & Finley 2007–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
University of California - Berkeley Education MA 1991
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law State Bar of California 2011

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member of the Board of Directors Employment & Community Options, a California nonprofit corporation
Member of the Committee on Trustees Notre Dame High School (San Jose)
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 4
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Giving and Happiness Silicon Valley Planned Giving Council -- Incubator Project 2011
Incorporating Philanthropy in the Family Wealth Plan Meeting of Financial Planning Association of San Francisco 2011
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