About Kilberg Law

Kilberg Law - Estate Planning Attorney

Kilberg Law is the practice of Portland-based attorney Kate Kilberg, specializing in estate planning, trust administration, and business & nonprofit law. Our commitment to putting our clients’ needs first is at the core of everything we do, guiding us in delivering solutions that are tailored to each unique situation. 

When you choose Kilberg Law, you can trust that your well-being and best interests are always our top priority.

Personalization

Rising to meet your needs, exactly where you are.

Empathy

Walking in your shoes to understand your matter.

Commitment

Taking all the time needed to achieve your goals.

Kate Kilberg - Estate Planning Attorney in Portland OR

Kate Kilberg

Lead Attorney

Harvard Law graduate and lead attorney at Kilberg Law, Kate Kilberg has served estate planning and administration, business, and non-profit law clients for over two decades. Kate is licensed in Oregon and Washington.

Friendly, compassionate, and professional, Kate always has the best interests of her clients in mind. She is passionate about the well-being of individuals and the planet. A holistic wellness enthusiast, she enjoys yoga and clean eating.

Kate is a proud mom of two wonderful kids who fill her days with laughter and laundry.

MEMBERSHIP

  • Estate Planning Council of Portland, Annual Seminar Planning Committee
  • Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Nonprofit Organizations Law Section of the Oregon State Bar
  • Purpose Trust Ownership Network (Legal Working Group)
  • National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Speaker and Contributor


EDUCATION

  • Harvard Law School
  • University of Michigan


RECOGNITION

  • Best Lawyers 2020-present
  • Portland Business Journal – Best Lawyers in the Portland Area
Tricia Hahn

Tricia Hahn

Attorney

Tricia has practiced exclusively in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years.  She brings her experience to Kilberg Law to help individuals, families, and business owners navigate legal and financial decisions with clarity and steady guidance tailored to each client’s needs and goals.  
 
For more than a decade, Tricia’s practice has focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and business law.  She is committed to helping clients move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
 
When not practicing law, you’ll find Tricia exploring the local hiking trails with her family, reading, and playing with her fabulous goldendoodle. 


BOARD MEMBER EXPERIENCE

  • Southern Oregon Estate Planning Council
  • Ashland Community Hospital Foundation


EDUCATION

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • California State University, Sacramento
Juliet

Juliet Hayden

Attorney

Juliet is an attorney with an interest in helping others build and protect what matters most to them. As a former small business owner and CASA volunteer, she has found advising non-profits and working with individuals and families on their estate plans to be a natural fit.
 
Juliet is a seventh-generation Oregonian licensed in both Oregon and Washington. She feels a strong connection to the people and communities of the Pacific Northwest, and she enjoys working with clients who call the same region home.
 
Juliet’s biggest joys are her husband, their three cats, and their boxer-mastiff. Her favorite place to be is near a lake or river with friends and a good book.
 

EDUCATION

  • University of Oregon School of Law
  • Oregon State University

Valerie Kunzelmann

Paralegal

Originally from Southern California, Valerie has called the Pacific Northwest her home for the past 5 years.

With a background in administration, client relations, and business development, she is the newest team member at Kilberg Law, where she is growing into her role as paralegal.

Thoughtful, inquisitive, and client-driven, Valerie has been the perfect addition to the team and hopes to continue to build her legal career.

Outside of the office, Valerie enjoys spending time outdoors with her beloved blue-nose pitbull, Hannah, and finding new creative outlets for her art.

Estate planning as personal as your legacy.

We urge you not to settle for less than you deserve. Choose Kilberg Law for your estate planning, trust administration, or nonprofit needs.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

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It's been great working with the two of you, and we're so happy to be at the end of this process—definitely some peace of mind knowing it's all in order. Thanks for all your time and effort on our behalf.

Trustee Client