PORTLAND, Ore. (January 21, 2026) Tonkon Torp LLP has appointed partner Timothy A. Costello Chair of its Estate Planning Practice Group.
“It’s been an honor to serve as Chair of the Estate Planning Practice Group, and I’m thrilled to hand the reins to Timothy Costello,” commented partner Karen Hobson. “His deep expertise in strategic family wealth planning and probate matters, combined with his collaborative leadership style, makes him the ideal person to guide this team forward. I have every confidence our clients and colleagues will continue to benefit from his thoughtful counsel.”
Tonkon Torp’s Estate Planning Practice Group represents clients with a broad range of estate planning needs and has deep experience in succession planning for owners of closely-held businesses. Their assistance is customized for each client and each family. They focus on how to best transition and protect a family’s hard-earned assets for future generations. For other clients, they help assist in carrying out their charitable intentions.
Timothy provides clients ongoing strategic advice on how to achieve their family wealth planning and business succession goals. His prior experience in fiduciary litigation helps him craft documents designed to add clarity and avoid future conflicts. His experience in probate and trust administration assists in efficiently guiding families through the process so they can focus on dealing with the loss of their loved ones. Timothy also regularly works on matters involving estate and gift tax preparation, business formation, and tax planning.
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