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David I. Karp

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  • Tucson, AZ
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About David

I became an estate planning lawyer at the age of 40 because I've been where you are - wanting to protect my family. When a recommended attorney created my wife's and my first plan, like most estate plans, it would not have protected our loved ones if anything went wrong in their lives after we passed away. And we were unaware of the potential vulnerability  - we didn't know what we didn't know. Now I know better and am determined to ensure our clients have a plan that works as they intend even if life throws a curve ball. 

  • 10 years of experience
  • Hundreds of satisfied clients
  • Accredited VA attorney
  • A go-to ALTCS resource for Tuscon estate planning attorneys

Our team includes a former ALTCS employee, a Veteran, and other field experts. You don't know what will happen to your loved ones after you're gone but you can plan to protect against the curve balls that may come their way. We can help. 

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Practice areas

Elder lawProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 80%

    12 years

  2. Probate: 10%

    Informal probates and small estate affidavits only.

    12 years

  3. Elder law: 10%

    Medicaid/ALTCS planning and VA Aid & Attendance Planning

    10 years

Contact

5405 N. Oracle Road
Suite 101
Tucson, AZ, 85704

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      AZActive 200909/05/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyLaw Office of David I Karp, PLLC2010 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      ElderCounselN/A2011 - Present
      WealthCounselAttorney2009 - Present
      National Association of Residential Property ManagersN/A2013 - 2016
      Southern Arizona Estate Planning CouncilN/A2009 - 2017
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Arizona College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
      University of MichiganBachelor of Science1991
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      2018 FPA of Southern Arizona April Breakfast MeetingEstate Planning Mistakes Clients Typically Make2018
      NARPM Annual Conference (Southern Arizona Chapter)The Top Ten Gruesome Estate Planning Mistakes2013

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      Happy Customer!

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      I have a special needs child, so my estate planning needs are very specific and different than most. David knew exactly what to do to protect the interest of ALL family members (even including future generations) far beyond my knowledge and previous understanding of our needs. I say previous knowledge and understanding because he thoroughly explained every possible scenario and legal relevance until I was completely comfortable with it. So now, I have the knowledge as well. He pointed out things I had never dreamed of, than safe guarded us from them. His brain is a magical machine that is dedicated to your particular case and every tiny detail is included. His team is just as amazing as he, and you can tell that the whole office staff is happy to be there. Each person was obviously distinctly chosen for not only their talents, but for their ability to blend well with the team and clients alike. I had spoken with 2 other attorneys prior to finding David and they were ok, but once I met with David, I quickly realized how run of the mill they were. NOT David! He is just phenomenal at his job! He blows everyone else out of the water! I highly recommend him! Worth every penny!
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      Highest level of professionalism

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      I am so impressed with David and his associates. One fee for my Trust and all auxiliary documents. Serviced by several associates, who were professional, accommodating, and friendly. Made many suggestions that I wasn’t aware of previously. A positive, easy, and pleasurable experience.
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      Estate Planning Services

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      I was referred to David Karp's office by a neighbor and fellow veteran. I had recently moved to Arizona from another state and had not updated my estate plan since my wife passed away 8 years ago. David and his staff reviewed all my existing documents and presented me with several options for updating each one. David always presented the potential outcomes of the many scenarios in a neutral manner allowing me to make the decisions without any pressure from his office. He cares a lot about helping veterans, so I give him an extra half star for that! Overall, a very good experience in getting some important legal work taken care of. I recommend his services, especially to my fellow veterans.
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      David I. Karp, Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law

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      For those in need of setting up a Supplemental Special Needs Trust, I would highly recommend David Karp’s law firm. Mr. Karp was kind and patient with me as I know so little about the law. He took the time to answer my questions and make me feel at ease with moving forward with hiring him. I can also say his entire team was friendly and very helpful. I felt welcomed and well cared for from the very first phone call. Also, they were quick to respond to me, whether by email or phone calls. So know that you can trust this team if you find you are in need of keeping your SSI and Medicaid in case you ever receive an inheritance.
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      Thorough and Friendly

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      My wife and i hired David Karp on the recommendation of a retired U.S. Attorney friend who had estate work done by David. We needed a living trust and met with David who explained the various trust versions and why he recommended a specific type. He said his fee was not the lowest for this type of work and it was higher than I expected, but based on our meeting and recommendation we hired him. Over several weeks and meetings he and his friendly staff prepared the trust along with updates to our existing estate documents, such as Will, Living Will and Powers of Attorney. He also recommended a local elder care company that provides assistance should we ever need it. Overall, an excellent experience and we will use his services again if needed.
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      Trust and ancillary documents

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      Our original trust was 20 years old and needed to be updated, along with ancillary documents (Will, Healthcare POA, Living Will, etc.) We attended the presentations of two different attorneys, including David. We felt more comfortable with David and his presentation. He also had a couple of his team members there who we also talked to. We liked the more relaxed personality of David and his team. We liked that David's team included LGBT members (we are LGBT). In advance of our first meeting he let us know what information we should be pulling together for him. At our first meeting he laid out how the process would work, then walked through our information, and asked additional questions and for additional information. The process was very smooth. When our draft document was done we met with David and his team again to walk through the document, how it was organized and then to explain each section. We answered any additional questions they had, we asked our questions, we identified corrections/modifications, etc. Once documents were signed, Paula did considerable work researching how our different holdings would need to be transferred to our updated trust. We did find a few minor typos and missed information but everything was corrected very promptly. Overall, we were very comfortable with David and the team and satisfied with the documents they created for us.
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      David Karp and his staff were exactly what I needed.

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      I had to create a new Trust for my estate planning and called David Karp to to the job. I can't tell you how glad I am that I did. I was replacing an old trust that was complicated and outdated. With his guidance, patience and advice, I now have a less complicated, yet more thorough Trust in place that has left me with great peace of mind. He, along with every staff member that I had the pleasure of working with, was patient, clear, informative and kind. This was all very comforting, especially when discussing certain topics that are included in estate planning. His expertise was evident and his advice was extremely helpful. I also appreciated the fact that he was so intent on individualizing my plan according to MY needs and wishes. At difficult times, these types of tasks can be depressing and tedious. David and his staff made this very easy and pleasant. When I had a meeting panned with his office, I actually looked forward to it, as I knew from our first meeting, that I was in good, competent hands that would take care of a very important responsibility.
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      Estate planning

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      Dave and staff have been very professional, good communicators and very attentive to our needs in estate planning. Dave has a high level of relevant legal expertise and an unusual ability to explain and simplify very complex issues. He has earned our trust.
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      Very Professional

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      David and his staff are very professional. Accommodated our requests and completed the process expeditiously.
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      David and his staff have done all we have asked for and more in handling our will and estate needs. We could not be happier with their expertise and service !!!!
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      Ronald Zack

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with David for several years and I frequently refer clients to him. He is highly respected in the elder law and estate planning communities. David is very knowledgeable and is a great resource, not just for clients, but for other attorneys.

      Thomas Bouman, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 21, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. David is a prominent member of Wealth Counsel, a nationwide collaborative group of estate planning attorneys.

      David Harowitz, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 23, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known David since he began practicing and I have watched his growth in knowledge of the law, including expanding in to the area of elder law, with admiration. We often discuss difficult legal issues with each other and both of us gain from the collegiality. David is an excellent choice for those in the Tucson area.

      Becky Cholewka, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I highly recommend Dave Karp and his team. Dave has a love for figuring out the nuts-and- bolts of every plan and excels at creating strategies that meets his clients best interests. I have worked with Dave on several cases and find him to be highly intelligent, creative and passionate about doing his best work for each client.

      Sandra Gardner, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      David I. Karp is an exceptional estate planning attorney. He is a brilliant attorney who makes it his business to educate himself on the latest and best estate planning techniques. I endorse this lawyer.

      Christopher Soto, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known David professionally for several years. I have found David to be very knowledgeable and conscientious. I would highly recommend David to clients looking for a high quality, caring Estate Planning lawyer.

      German Yusufov, Probate Attorney on Oct 8, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and I have referred clients to him in the past.

      Mark Bregman, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse David because he has the knowledge and experience to find excellent solutions for all types of estate planning clients.

      Timothy Holt, Probate Attorney on Sep 1, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      David is a very good attorney. He is always up to date on new developments in his field and has the confidence of not just his clients, but other attorneys who know and work with him. The best way to find an attorney to represent you is to get a good referral from someone you trust. The second best way is to take my advise and hire David.