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The Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. is dedicated to helping people build a more secure future for their families. We provide a full range of estate law services that preserve assets and enable our clients to pass on their accumulated wealth to their family members.. We give our clients a priceless gift — peace of mind and the satisfaction that they have done the very best they could for their loved ones. Contact a Frederick estate planning attorney at our firm today to learn more about how we can help you.

I am dedicated to helping you get your wishes followed when the unexpected happens. I am here to answer to your questions and guide you throughout the process.. I am a lifelong Frederick resident. I enjoy hiking and walking my dog.

The accomplishments and achievements attained by Mr. David Wingate in the field of Legal Services warrants inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America.. Planning for nursing home care and long-term care is a daunting task, entangled by barriers and emotional issues. The cost of financing nursing home care is financially devastating to most people. In response to the nursing home “taking” all of your assets, David Wingate has developed asset protection strategies, including the Family Trust Plus.™. David’s calling to elder law started in the late 90’s when his grandfather fell and ended up in a nursing home. David tried to find answers to basic questions: What options are available? How do I find good nursing home care? How am I going to pay for the nursing home? However, nothing was available.. Consequently, he founded the law office to help others eliminate their stress, fear and uncertainty dealing with these issues. David has devoted his “passion” and “compassion” to advising his clients through the aging process.. He has served on boards for local and national organizations and charities. He is a member of the Maryland Bar Elder Law and Estate Planning sections and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Wingate has received the honor of being voted the #1 Elder Law Attorney in his community by his peers. He has published books As You Age and the ABC’s of Elder Law and Estate Planning. Also, he has written numerous articles on aging and is a frequent speaker on ongoing issues for the Alzheimer Association, AARP, radio and television

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I am a Delaware native and an alumna of the University of Delaware. After completing my undergraduate degree, I attended law school at Howard University School of Law, where I served as Vice Justice of Phi Alpha Delta, legal fraternity, and as a member of the Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Moot Court team. I currently work as an Estate Planning Attorney at Johnson Legal, PLLC.. Before starting my own law firm, I spent a few years as a prosecutor in New York City. I the  switched gears and practiced estate planning for about two years. I have additional experience in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, at the Federal Public Defender's Office, at the Delaware Department of Justice, and in the United States House of Representatives.. I am available to meet clients virtually and in-person in Bowie, Waldorf, Clinton, Upper Marlboro, Columbia, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, and Washington, D.C.

Iryna Avrine is founder and head attorney of the Avrine Law Firm, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland. Her practice is focused on estate planning and elder law. Mrs. Avrine helps families and retirees reach their financial, retirement, and estate planning goals through creating personalized and comprehensive estate plans. She also serves her clients legal needs in the areas of immigration, special education, and small business. Building relationships and understanding each clients objectives and goals defines Mrs. Avrine's approach to handling her clients legal matters. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Belarusian.. Mrs. Avrine started her journey of becoming an attorney in Minsk, Belarus, where she studied law in the Academy of Public Administration. In the United States, she graduated from the University of Baltimore with a B.A. in Jurisprudence and then attended law school at the University of Baltimore School of Law. In 2014, Mrs. Avrine obtained her law degree with honors, summa cum laude, while finishing at the top of her class. Mrs. Avrine is proudly admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland.. Prior to opening her practice, Mrs. Avrine worked as an attorney at a boutique general practice law firm in Annapolis. Early in her career, she gained experience as a law clerk supporting various practice areas, including trusts and estates, corporate, bankruptcy, and products liability, with law firms in Maryland.. Along with her professional expertise, Mrs. Avrine is a compassionate and personally engaged problem solver, always striving to find the best solution for each of her clients. As resolving legal issues is often an emotional process, Mrs. Avrine maintains a patient, thoughtful, and creative approach while serving her clients legal needs. Away from the office, Mrs. Avrine enjoys hiking with her husband, two children and a precious little dog, reading historical novels and cooking Belarusian food.

Lee Carpenter is a Maryland attorney whose practice focuses on estate planning and administration, trusts, and general business and corporate law. His estate-planning work includes helping same-sex couples and other members of the LGBTQ community.. Lee works with clients of all backgrounds to develop comprehensive estate plans using wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, real estate deeds, and other planning tools. Depending on the client’s individual needs, he may also prepare trust documents to help reduce estate taxes, provide for minor children, or care for people on public assistance.. Lee teaches Estates & Trusts at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law as an adjunct professor. He has attained the Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP) designation from the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. In 2025, he was named an Estates & Trusts Power Attorney by the Daily Record.

Britt Stouffer is admitted to practice law before the Bar of Maryland. In addition to her law degree, Britt has earned her Masters of laws in Taxation (LL.M.). Her practice focuses on Estate Planning and Administration including the use of Trust and other entities for probate avoidance, estate and gift tax savings and planned gifting strategies. She specializes in using Estate Planning techniques to help Maryland residents properly comply with the rapidly changing Firearms laws on both state and Federal levels. She has served as a lecturer to the Baltimore County Bar Association, Estates and Trust Section and the Orphans' Court Committee. Britt began her legal career as a teaching assistant for the Estates and Trust department at the University of Baltimore, School of law. In 2013, Britt went on to found the law firm Stouffer Legal where all aspects of the business is dedicated to weath transfer and preservation.. Britt understands the importance of broaching difficult issues in a comfortable and open manner. She has comprehensive plans for tackling complicated issues, like wealth management and asset protection, so that your family won’t have to. Sometimes it is not simply about preserving your wealth and your assets, but about preserving your family bond for generations to come. She offers a strategic approach to ensure that your family is protected from uncertainty even in the most unfortunate circumstances.. Estate planning can be a tough issue for many people to face. The process is emotional and sensitive, but it is necessary in order to provide your family and loved ones with security and guidance regarding your affairs. It is also essential that you plan properly in order to assist those around you with difficult decisions regarding your care and financial situation if you ever become incapacitated. Britt understands the complexity of estate planning and that is why we craft complete custom plans for our clients in order to address all the necessary issues.

Justin W. Esworthy is the founding owner of Esworthy Law, LLC. Justin has 15+ years of litigation experience, having tried thousands of cases throughout the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Justin has litigated and won cases at state district and circuit courts, appellate courts, administrative courts, and federal courts throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Justin has delivered favorable results for his civil and criminal clients through both pre-suit representation as well as trial victories.. Prior to law school, Justin studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and obtained his B.B.A from Hofstra University. He earned his J.D. from Tulane University Law School and then began his law career in the courtroom as an Assistant Public Defender representing clients on charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies that carried possible life sentences. Justin also worked on a federal grant involving post-conviction DNA testing, for The Innocence Project, a foundation that attempts to free the wrongly convicted.Justin was previously in private practice in Baltimore focusing on criminal, civil, and family law litigation matters, and was senior litigation counsel for a national insurance company specializing in the entertainment and hospitality industries. He was a founding partner of Timmerman, Beaulieu, Hinkle & Esworthy LLC law firm in 2014, where he spent over 8 years focusing on criminal, civil, administrative and business law.. In addition to handling criminal, civil, administrative and business law matters, Justin is using his knowledge and experience to include Estate Planning to his practice. Justin guides his clients and their families through the estate planning process to protect their wealth and legacy for future generations while also minimizing court intervention upon a loved ones passing.Justin is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.. In recognition of his accomplishments, Martindale-Hubbell awarded Justin its AV Peer-Review Rating, the highest rating available. In addition, he has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Criminal Defense and a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney under 40 in the State of Maryland by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, an organization devoted to recognizing the top criminal defense attorneys in the nation.. Justin's practice areas include:. Bar Admissions

Eric has supervised the administration of over 1,000 estates and trusts. He draws on this extensive experience to offer his clients valuable insight into the “dos” and “don’ts” of both estate administration and planning.Eric is a Baltimore native. He grew up in Carney and attended high school at Calvert Hall, college at UMBC and law school at the University of Maryland. Eric currently resides in Perry Hall with his wife and three children.

Shari Fleming is an Accredited Estate Planner®, focused on helping individuals and businesses reach their goals. She is Principal of the Law Office of Shari Fleming, which is a law firm dedicated to serving with excellence and integrity throughout every transaction, committed to encouraging individuals and businesses to innovate and grow, and devoted to securing, maintaining, and transferring wealth to future generations. The firm’s areas of legal practice include business formation and succession planning, real estate, estate planning, and estate administration.. Shari Fleming received a Bachelor of Science in History, a Bachelor of Science in Black Studies, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she attended the University of Maryland School of Law, received a Degree of Juris Doctor, and was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 2008. She is commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Maryland, is licensed as an Associate Real Estate Broker and Title Producer in the State of Maryland, and has been trained as a court designated mediator of civil disputes.. Additionally, Shari serves as an adjunct professor, and has taught community college to graduate level law courses. Currently, she teaches at the University of Maryland Global Campus, Howard Community College, and teaches real estate continuing education courses. Through higher education, she also serves as a Business Coach.. In 2020, Shari founded the Our Legacy Matters community with the purpose of advancing the concepts of ownership, wealth maintenance, and wealth retention within communities of color. Connect with the Our Legacy Matters community to receive information, connect with others, and contribute to our education and discussion.. Most recently, Shari Fleming has been named one of The Daily Record’s 2021 Leadership in Law Generation J.D. honorees, due to her dedication to the practice of law and her community!

Mariela D'Alessio is the Chair of the Estates and Trust Department and focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration.. Ms. D’Alessio regularly meets with clients to implement an individualized and complete estate plan, which often includes a Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney, and Trusts.  In addition to the drafting of a client’s unique estate plan, Ms. D’Alessio is frequently retained to handle the administration of both estates and trusts.. Aside from her Estates and Trust practice, Ms. D’Alessio can assist clients with various transactional needs such as business formation, review and drafting of business contracts and agreements, real estate transactions such as deeds, contracts of sale, and leases, both commercial and residential.