Karen G. Ashworth's profile

    Karen G. Ashworth

    Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Austin, Texas

    Education Qualification:

    The University of Alabama School of Law

    Practice Areas:

    Estate planning & probate,

    Trusts,

    Wills

    2500 Bee Caves Road, Building Two, Suite 150Austin, Texas, 78746

    First Admitted: 1995, Alabama

    Professional Webpage: https://bls-legal.com/about-austin-estate-planning-law-firm/...

    Bar/Professional Activity:
    • State Bar of Texas, 2015
    • Alabama State Bar, 1995
    • Tennessee Bar Association, 2005
    Special Licenses/Certifications:
    • Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2021
    Pro bono/Community Service:
    • Charitable Gift Planners, Board Member, 2022
    • Austin Shakespeare, Board Member and Treasurer, 2022
    • AGE of Central Texas, Board Member and President, 2018
    Educational Background:
    • Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Sociology, Rice University, 1987
    Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
    • The paper provides an overview and examples of essential provisions for Wills and for Trusts as well as an overview and examples of customized provisions to draft documents for unique client situations, such as business owners, special needs family members, unique assets, disinheriting someone, blended families, trust protectors, and a variety of other circumstances.  Presentation included a discussion of key provisions and guidance for drafting administrative provisions in Wills and Trust documents., Drafted and presented paper at Estate Planning and Drafting Continuing Legal Education Course, A Watched Pot Never Boils, But You Better Watch Your Boilerplate, State Bar of Texas CLE, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Estate Administration, Probate, Special Needs Trusts, 2023
    • Reviewed changes in recent tax legislation and how it may impact estate planning and charitable giving, Speaker/Panelist, Impact of the TCJA Tax Legislation on Charitable Giving, Charitable Gift Planners, Development Officers, Financial Advisors, CPA's, 2018
    • Presentation on major issues in estate planning and probate law for non-probate attorneys., Speaker, Wills & Probate: Major Issues, University Of Texas Bar CLE, 2017
    • Presentation on administration of Special Needs Trusts at annual conference for the Special Need Alliance, Speaker/Panelist, Distribution Provisions from the Trustee’s Perspective, Special Needs Alliance; Lawyers, CPA's, Bankers And Trust Officers, 2014
    • Presentation on hot topics in estate planning and probate law for young lawyers section of Austin Bar Association., Speaker, Death, Dying and Disability: Planning to be the Life of the Cocktail Party, Austin Bar Association, Young Lawyers CLE, 2017
    Firm News (Newsletters):
    • Advice to blended families regarding planning to take care of themselves and their loved ones and what happens if you fail to plan., Blended Families and Minor Children, Families And Clients Needing Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Gift Planning, Probate Or Estate Administration
    Industry Groups:
    • Business Owners
    • Caregivers
    • Families
    • Individuals
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