David I. Karp

David I. Karp

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law

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

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 10%

Medicaid/ALTCS planning and VA Aid & Attendance Planning

15 years

10%
Probate 10%

Informal probates and small estate affidavits only.

17 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 16 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Offices of David I. Karp

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

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David I. Karp's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Trust Attorney

Throughout the process of creating my trust, it was clear Mr. Karp considered not only the legal, but just as importantly, the tax implications for creating a document which optimally benefits my heirs. He considered my particular situation; it was not just "cookie cutter". A trust will ha...ve significant implications for your heirs. I recommend Mr. Karp if you want an expert who will create the best product which leaves you with peace of mind. .

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust Update

My husband and I had separate trust written in CO in 2005. However, the separate trusts created an ownership issue with the house in AZ. Dave was diligent to determine and recommend the best of 2 options to address this major issue. And, he stayed involved in on-going email communications and volunte...ered to facilitate phone interaction with the other parties that were needed to discuss my personal situation and bring the paperwork process to completion. I appreciated his logical and confident approach as it gave me comfort that this situation would be brought to resolution in an appropriate and timely manner. I trusted his experience and appreciated his overall support to help complete various aspects of the total trust. He also has a wonderful and professional staff that assisted during this process. He was highly recommended. And he demonstrated why he is so highly thought of during the time it took to develop my new trust and other documents.

Posted by Ken | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Legal Professional

After a major life change, I needed to establish a trust to ensure my son's future was secure, and the Law Offices of David Karp in Tucson, Arizona, exceeded my expectations. David and his team provided outstanding, personalized service, carefully listening to my needs and guiding me through every de...cision with care and professionalism. They explained all options for my estate planning in clear, understandable terms and ensured that the solution I chose was meticulously prepared. Their dedication to thoroughness and follow-up left me with complete peace of mind, and I highly recommend them for their expertise and genuine commitment to their clients.

Posted by Lisa | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

David is extremely knowledgeable and his team is fantastic to work with. We are at ease knowing our estate planning is being handled by this firm.

Posted by Mary | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Trust Attorney

David and his staff were extremely professional and competent. From our first initial meeting to the final product, his humor, friendly demeanor and expert knowledge were incredible. Each step of the process was explained in detail and his entire staff were responsive and extremely thorough. We ar...e very grateful for his expertise in the development of our trust, my husband and I would highly recommend his firm.

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Ronald Zack

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Bouman

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 21

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."

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David Harowitz

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 23

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."

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Becky Cholewka

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 19

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."

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Sandra Gardner

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 02

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."

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Christopher Soto

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

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."

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German Yusufov

Probate lawyer | Oct 08

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."

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Mark Bregman

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 10

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."

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Timothy Holt

Probate lawyer | Sep 01

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."

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Michael Witzke

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David Harowitz

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Becky Cholewka

Estate planning lawyer

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Christopher Soto

Estate planning lawyer

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German Yusufov

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Thomas Bouman

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of David I Karp, PLLC

Associations

2011 - Present

ElderCounsel

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel

Attorney

2013 - 2016

National Association of Residential Property Managers

2009 - 2017

Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council

Education

2009

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

2018 FPA of Southern Arizona April Breakfast Meeting

Estate Planning Mistakes Clients Typically Make

2013

NARPM Annual Conference (Southern Arizona Chapter)

The Top Ten Gruesome Estate Planning Mistakes

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