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Overview
Karen is an attorney in Tonkon Torp's Estate Planning Practice Group where she advises individuals and high-net-worth families in estate planning and administration, and assists clients with tax planning, business transactions, and succession planning.
She is experienced in the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, and provides strategic tax and legal advice to help her clients reach their business goals. Karen regularly assists clients in the creation and development of estate plans through the assessment of assets and goals, and understands complex tax and entity planning including the use of grantor trusts and family limited liability companies. She also has experience advising on pre-formation planning, entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contractual interpretation issues and business succession planning.
Karen previously worked as an attorney with Lane Powell PC, Williams Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC, and Bullivant House Bailey, PC.
She is experienced in the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, and provides strategic tax and legal advice to help her clients reach their business goals. Karen regularly assists clients in the creation and development of estate plans through the assessment of assets and goals, and understands complex tax and entity planning including the use of grantor trusts and family limited liability companies. She also has experience advising on pre-formation planning, entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contractual interpretation issues and business succession planning.
Karen previously worked as an attorney with Lane Powell PC, Williams Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC, and Bullivant House Bailey, PC.
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Featured Work
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Community Involvement & Activities
Estate Planning Council of Portland
Board of Directors, 2020-Present
University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, Portland Chapter
Board of Directors, 2011-2015
Oregon State Bar
Bar Exam Co-Grader, 2011
Pro Bono Committee, 2009-2010
Multicultural Kidney Education Program
Board of Directors, 2009-2010
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Professional Memberships
Estate Planning Council of Portland
Board Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Estate Planning & Administration Section
Oregon State Bar Tax Section
Oregon Women Lawyers
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Board Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Estate Planning & Administration Section
Oregon State Bar Tax Section
Oregon Women Lawyers
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
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Awards & Recognition
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Recent News
3.30.2020
Karen Hobson Reviews SECURE Act Impact on Estate Planning
On March 11, Tonkon Torp attorney Karen Hobson spoke about the estate planning implications of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, better known as the SECURE Act. Along with two other financial advisors, Karen gave…
3.4.2020
Karen Hobson Appointed to Estate Planning Council of Portland
Tonkon Torp attorney Karen Hobson has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Council of Portland. The nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for professionals in the estate planning field who practice in…
1.21.2020
Tonkon Torp Welcomes Attorney Karen Hobson to Estate Planning Group
Karen Hobson has joined the Estate Planning Practice Group at Tonkon Torp. Hobson comes to Tonkon Torp from Lane Powell, PC.
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Publications & Presentations
"How not to Run a Foundation: Lessons from the Trump Foundation Lawsuit," Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Annual Conference, September 2018
"From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients," September 2018
"Protecting Vulnerable Adults from the Big Bad (Financial) Wolf," Oregon Business Magazine, September 2018
"Perfect Raincoats: Planning for Changing Seasons," March 2018
"Wealth Management: A Wealth of Options for Smart Planning," Portland Business Journal Thought Leader Forum, December 2016
"From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients," September 2018
"Protecting Vulnerable Adults from the Big Bad (Financial) Wolf," Oregon Business Magazine, September 2018
"Perfect Raincoats: Planning for Changing Seasons," March 2018
"Wealth Management: A Wealth of Options for Smart Planning," Portland Business Journal Thought Leader Forum, December 2016