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Robin L. Klomparens is a partner in the law firm of Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP. Ms. Klomparens specializes in income, state and local estate and gift taxation. She advises clients on business transactions, entity formation (profit and non-profit), state and federal tax audits and litigation matters, estate planning, probate and trust administration, and serves as a consultant, expert witness and mediator in her field.

Ms. Klomparens has a business degree specializing in finance from the University of Florida. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami in 1985 and an LL.M. in Taxation in 1986. She was admitted to practice in Florida in 1986 and joined the ranks of California attorneys in 1987. She was admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court in 1990.

Ms. Klomparens has been an adjunct professor for Golden Gate University in the Masters in Tax curriculum, a member of the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of California, and a member of the Estate and Gift Committee of the State Bar of California. She is on the board of a variety of other charitable organizations. She has lectured extensively and has written numerous articles on various issues in her field of specialization.

Practice areas

  1. Business: 20%

    At Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP, our corporate and business attorneys provide a wide range of services. From advising sole proprietors on choosing the right form of business entity to operate, to helping large organizations restructure and adapt to changing markets, business opportunities and tax laws, we offer the breadth of knowledge and depth of experience that clients can rely on when the need for quality legal advice arises.

    34 years

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    At Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP, our highly experienced estate planning attorneys strive to stay on top of the ever-changing tax, trust and estate laws to meet specific goals—to ensure that our clients are informed, and their personal concerns and estate planning objectives are addressed in the most prompt and cost effective manner.

    34 years

  3. Probate: 20%

    34 years

  4. Tax: 20%

    Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP is recognized for its tax law representation throughout both greater Sacramento and Northern California and assists on personal, business, and estate tax concerns. Our lawyers assist a diversity of businesses with tax advice including licensed professionals, food and product manufacturers and distributors, agriculture associations, real estate owners, developers and builders and general business owners.

    34 years

  5. Trusts: 20%

    34 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP

10640 Mather Blvd., Suite 200
Mather, CA, 95655

    Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP

    1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 400
    Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive198702/07/2022
    FLMember in Good Standing198603/17/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
    V. Judson KleinState Bar of California2009
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerWagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP2005 - Present
    Adjunct ProfessorGolden Gate University School Of Law1993 - 2004
    ShareholderWeintraub Genshlea Chediak1990 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member1987 - Present
    State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-CommitteeAttorney Member1987 - Present
    State Bar of California, Taxation SectionAttorney Member1987 - Present
    State Bar of FloridaAttorney Member1986 - Present
    State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-CommitteeChair2012 - 2012
    State Bar of California, Taxation SectionVice Chair2004 - 2007
    State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-CommitteeChair2003 - 2003
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    California Tax Lawyer MagazineDo Options Create Basis Under Section 752?2012
    2012 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar & California Tax Policy Conference HandoutEstate and Gift Tax Update – It’s Not Too Late2012
    California Tax Lawyer MagazineQuick Points: Estate and Gift Tax Committee2012
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Miami School of LawLLM in Taxation1986
    University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
    University of FloridaBS - Bachelor of Science1982
    University of FloridaBA - Bachelor of Arts1982
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    2012 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar & California Tax Policy ConferenceEstate and Gift Tax Update – It’s Not Too Late2012
    85th Annual Meeting of the State Bar of CaliforniaLife Insurance Planning in Today’s Environment2012
    Sacramento County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning SectionPlanning for 2013, It’s Not Too Late.2012

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    Lawyer Mark Anthony Teh

    Mark Teh, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 6, 2021
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I consulted with Robin regarding an irrevocable trust and she and her associate were really helpful in providing guidance on how best to proceed with the matter.

    Lawyer Simon A. LeBleu

    Simon LeBleu, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 17, 2021
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    Lawyer Mark Anthony Teh

    Mark Teh, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 6, 2021
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I consulted with Robin regarding an irrevocable trust and she and her associate were really helpful in providing guidance on how best to proceed with the matter.

    Lawyer Simon A. LeBleu

    Simon LeBleu, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 17, 2021
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    Lawyer David Clark Jones

    David Jones, Trusts Attorney on Nov 15, 2018
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Robin was against me in a trust dispute. She is very knowledgeable about probate/estate law and very pleasant to work with. She fights for her clients and ensures they get the best possible outcome.

    Lawyer Charles Aaron Young

    Charles Young, Probate Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
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    Douglas Kirkman, Unknown Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
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    Lawyer Douglas Leland Youmans

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