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Kara Kalenius Novak
Practice Emphasis and Experience:
Estate Planning
Kara Kalenius Novak counsels clients on all aspects of estate and trust planning, including complex income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning issues. She also represents fiduciaries in estate, trust, and guardianship administration matters and disputes. Additionally, her practice includes assisting tax-exempt organizations on all aspects of their operations, advising clients regarding their charitable giving options, and working with family businesses on operational, real estate, tax, and succession issues.
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
Master of Laws in Taxation, 2008 - University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
Juris Doctor with honors, Order of the Coif, 2007
Articles Editor, Washington Law Review - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature with honors, Summa Cum Laude, 2001
Phi Beta Kappa, 2000
Professional and Community Activities
- Open Door Legal Services, Seattle Union Gospel Mission – Volunteer
- American Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- MAMAS: Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle
Publications
Author, “Estate Planning Update,” Montgomery Purdue Blankinship and Austin, Winter 2012.
Author, “Estate Planning & Tax Update,” Montgomery Purdue Blankinship and Austin, Spring 2013.
