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
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
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
34 years
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
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1987 | 02/07/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1986 | 03/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
V. Judson Klein | State Bar of California | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP | 2005 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Golden Gate University School Of Law | 1993 - 2004 |
Shareholder | Weintraub Genshlea Chediak | 1990 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1987 - Present |
State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-Committee | Attorney Member | 1987 - Present |
State Bar of California, Taxation Section | Attorney Member | 1987 - Present |
State Bar of Florida | Attorney Member | 1986 - Present |
State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-Committee | Chair | 2012 - 2012 |
State Bar of California, Taxation Section | Vice Chair | 2004 - 2007 |
State Bar of California, Estate & Gift Tax Sub-Committee | Chair | 2003 - 2003 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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California Tax Lawyer Magazine | Do Options Create Basis Under Section 752? | 2012 |
2012 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar & California Tax Policy Conference Handout | Estate and Gift Tax Update – It’s Not Too Late | 2012 |
California Tax Lawyer Magazine | Quick Points: Estate and Gift Tax Committee | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LLM in Taxation | 1986 |
University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2012 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar & California Tax Policy Conference | Estate and Gift Tax Update – It’s Not Too Late | 2012 |
85th Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California | Life Insurance Planning in Today’s Environment | 2012 |
Sacramento County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section | Planning for 2013, It’s Not Too Late. | 2012 |
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.
Simon LeBleu, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 17, 2021
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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.
Simon LeBleu, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 17, 2021
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David Jones, Trusts Attorney on Nov 15, 2018
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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.
Charles Young, Probate Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
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Douglas Kirkman, Unknown Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
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Douglas Youmans, Unknown Attorney on Apr 12, 2013
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