Overview

Tara focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration. She counsels individuals and families on estate planning strategies, wealth preservation, fiduciary matters and the administration of estates and trusts.

She is a leader among Florida trusts and estates attorneys having been selected as one of only four Fellows of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, where she also currently serves on its Executive Council. She also served as a member of the inaugural class of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Tara regularly presents and publishes on estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable organizations, guardianship, elder abuse and exploitation.

Tara has held numerous leadership positions within the community. She served as director and president of the South Asian Bar Association of Florida. She also served as co-chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Diversity Committee and held multiple leadership positions with the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers and The Florida Bar.

Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law  (J.D., 2004)
    • Estates and Trusts Certificate
  • Boston University School of Law  (LL.M., 2014)
  • University of South Florida  (B.A., cum laude, 2001)

Bar Admissions

  • Florida
  • District of Columbia
  • New York
  • Virginia
  • Maryland
  • U.S. Tax Court

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Member, 2019, 2024-2025
  • The Florida Bar
    • Real Property, Probate, Trust Law Section, Member and Executive Council, 2014-2016, 2025-2026; At Large Member, 2025-2026
    • Florida Probate Rules Committee, 2015-2016
    • Special Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, 2010-2014; Co-Chair, 2011-2012
    • Annual Convention Committee, 2011-2013
  • Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, Member, 2008-2017, 2023-2026
    • Board of Directors, 2008-2014; Treasurer, 2013-2014
    • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Chapter Representative, 2012-2013
    • Community Outreach Committee, Chair, 2010-2012
    • Stetson Law School, Student Mentor, 2010-2012, 2014-2015
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member, 2007-2017, 2024-2025
    • Diversity Committee, Member, 2007-2015; Co-Chair, 2009-2010
  • Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Member, 2017-2020; Tax and Business Committee, Co-Chair, 2-18-2019
  • South Asian Bar Association of Florida & North American South Asian Bar Association
    • Board of Directors, 2008-2013
    • CLE Coordinator, 2012
    • President, 2010
    • Vice President, 2007-2008
  • South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C. (SABA-DC), Member, 2017-2020

Honors & Awards

  • Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 2015-2016
  • Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Fellowship Program, Fellow, 2012-2014

Community

  • Tampa Museum of Art, New Century Legacy Society Committee Member, 2024-2025
    • Tampa Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, 2024-2025
  • District of Columbia Bar – Estates and Trusts Community, Steering Committee, 2019-2020
  • Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council, Member, 2014-2016
  • Keiser University, Adjunct Professor, 2009
  • Center for the Guardian Advocacy, 2009-2013
  • Office of the Public Guardian, 2013-2017