Karen G. Ashworth

As a partner at Barnes Lipscomb & Stewart PLLC in Austin, Texas, Karen G. Ashworth dedicates her entire practice to estate planning and probate. Her work encompasses crafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and other essential estate planning documents. She also manages pre- and post-marital property agreements, charitable planning, and estate administration while representing clients as executors, trustees and beneficiaries.

With board certification in estate planning and probate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Ashworth is committed to equipping individuals and families with legal strategies to navigate relationships, nurture families, care for aging parents, plan for potential disabilities, safeguard assets, create legacies for loved ones or charities and manage the distribution of assets after death. Her legal practice spans Texas, Tennessee and Alabama.

Raised in Austin, Ms. Ashworth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and sociology from Rice University in 1987, followed by a Master of Arts degree in sociology and a certificate of gerontology from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1991. She completed her Doctor of Jurisprudence at The University of Alabama School of Law in 1994.

A respected figure in the legal community, Ms. Ashworth has been an active member of the State Bar of Texas since 2015, participating in its Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section. Her involvement extends to the Austin Bar Association, the Estate Planning Council of Central Texas and the Charitable Gift Planners of Central Texas. Her volunteer spirit shines brightly at AGE of Central Texas, where she once led as both a board member and president. Additionally, she lends her talents to the Austin Center for Grief and Loss, and the Austin Shakespeare, serving as a board member and treasurer, making meaningful contributions to each.

Ms. Ashworth is celebrated for her dedication to a client-focused practice that prioritizes personalized service, meticulous attention and a passionate commitment to resolving legal challenges. She holds a "Good" rating on Avvo, reflecting her esteemed reputation among her peers.