Julie R. Sirrs

Julie R. Sirrs is a Shareholder at Boone Karlberg P.C. whose practice includes elder law, probate and trust administration, estate planning, business and real estate transactions, tax, and civil litigation. She works with clients on planning and administration matters that can involve family assets, taxes, property, businesses, and fiduciary responsibilities. Her background combines transactional, tax, litigation, and teaching experience in areas closely connected to estate and elder planning.

Julie earned an LL.M. from the University of Washington School of Law and a J.D., with high honors, from the University of Montana School of Law. She also holds an M.Ed. from George Mason University and a B.S.F.S. in International Politics from Georgetown University. During law school, she interned with Boone Karlberg and with US District Court Judge Donald W. Molloy, gaining early exposure to private practice and federal court work.

Julie joined Boone Karlberg after law school and has developed a practice that spans estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, business and real estate transactions, taxation, and civil disputes. She has also taught taxation and elder law courses at the University of Montana School of Law. This combination supports advice that addresses planning objectives while accounting for tax rules, fiduciary duties, administration requirements, and potential litigation concerns.

Julie R. Sirrs is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has published on charitable giving and elder abuse issues and has contributed to the legal community through teaching and professional involvement. Her practice emphasizes careful planning, informed administration, and practical guidance for clients managing estates, trusts, businesses, property, and tax-sensitive decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Boone Karlberg P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Treasurer, State Bar of Montana’s Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax and Real Property (BETTR) Section
• Board Member, University of Montana School of Law Tax Institute
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Fellow, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Co-Founder and Board Member, Montanans for National Security
• Board Member, Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater School
• Current Member and Past Vice President, Western Montana Estate Planning Council
• Past Board Member, Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
• Past Board Member, Habitat for Humanity of Missoula
• Member, Rotary Club of Missoula

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Washington School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• The University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Mason University
  M.Ed.
• Georgetown University
  B.S.F.S., International Politics

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