Estate Planning lawyers in Maryland Karl Chen to Mark Willen

Firm: CHEN Law, LLC

9701 Apollo Dr , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I began my law career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., after seven years as a financial services professional. It was an incredible experience as I had responsibility for reviewing and commenting on various initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and periodic corporate filings. Over the next seventeen years my experience included working for three major U.S. corporations as their corporate counsel. Those experiences included serving as lead counsel on securities offerings, corporate compliance, advertising, corporate sponsorship negotiations, contracts, labor and employment matters and counseling through a massive $3.5 billion merger.. I dreamed about going to law school and coming out and making a difference in people’s lives, but in reality, I ended up working in “corporate America”, where my legal experience was totally transactional and didn’t truly serve individuals and small business owners in the way I do today.. When I opened my practice in April 2011, I followed the mantra of many other law firms and performed work primarily on a billable hourly rate that was as high as $400. And, as you can imagine my clients wanted me to do everything as quickly as possible with as little communication as possible. They didn’t want to talk about certain concerns or issues, they were afraid to call because they didn’t know how much that call would cost them and whether it was worth it.. I opened this firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship and we’re focused on putting in place a plan we know we will work for you and the people you love. Over the last ten years, the firm has grown into the type of service provider where we do things differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning.. First of all – We make every effort to eliminate billing on an hourly basis. Everything related to our Estate Planning and Business Planning services are performed on a flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with us, after we’ve gotten clear about what you want, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, we have options so that you can ensure your plan stays up to date throughout your life, and again you’ll know exactly what that costs and choose your own fee there.. Second – we’re here to support you. You’ll be able to speak to someone to get your questions answered promptly. And, if you need to speak with me about something that someone on my team cannot answer, we’ll get a call scheduled so that I can be prepared, and you can be prepared, and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag.. Third – we see planning as just the beginning of the relationship whereas in the past the plan was viewed as a one-time transactional event.. Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, we review your plan at least every three years. And, we have two levels of membership programs that almost all of our clients participate in – either the gold program which provides you with a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your plan or the gold plus program that includes an annual meeting with your attorney, CPA and financial advisor, plus ongoing legal guidance throughout the year.. Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. Family wealth to us include the values, intellectual, spiritual and human assets that you wish to share with your loved ones. Our process includes guidance to you on passing on those intangible assets. We include that with every plan and our clients and their families love having that as part of their plan.. These are just a few of the things that make our firm different. We’re the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease. And keep their family out of court and out of conflict.

Firm: Willow Legal Group

20904 Brooke Knolls Road , Laytonsville , Maryland 20882

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Weinberg and Jacobs, LLP

1200   11300 Pike , Rockville , Maryland 20852

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Non-Profit Corporations

Firm: Smith, Gildea & Schmidt, LLC

600 Washington Avenue, Suite 200 , Towson , Maryland 21204

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Handler & Levine, LLC

4520 East West Highway. , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

A little more about me.  I am a third generation Washingtonian, my mother was born and raised in Northwest Washington, D.C., and my father in Northeast Washington, D.C.  My father's parents immigrated to America from Russia, but my mother's parents were born in Southeast Washington, D.C., where my grandmother was raised.. I have three daughters, one at Elon University in North Carolina, and two who still attend the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland.  My wife is the Resource Counselor at Silver Creek Middel School in Kensington, Maryland.

Firm: Samek, McMillan & Metro, P.C.

500   1901 Research Boulevard , Rockville , Maryland 20850

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Elder ,Estate Planning,Health Care & Hospitalization,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts,Wills

Handler & Levine LLC , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Lindsey Sarowitz joined Handler & Levine, LLC in 2013. Lindsey counsels clients on estate planning, helping them with decisions regarding themselves and their families. Lindsey is integral in the firm's estate administration process, helping guide families through probate and trust administration, following the loss of a loved one.. Lindsey is a member of the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia Bars, and is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, MD. She is also an active member of the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-being of Seniors (GROWS), which is the leading organization dedicated to the well-being of seniors in Montgomery County. As part of her practice, Lindsey provides estate planning seminars to Federal Government employees through the National Institute of Transition Planning. Lindsey is also an adjunct professor at Montgomery College, and regularly teaches “Wills and Estates” as well as “Probate in Maryland.". Lindsey earned her B.S. in Justice, cum laude, in 2007 from American University in Washington, D.C. While in college, she worked at The White House in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and was an intern at the U.S. Senate. She received her Juris Doctor degree in 2010 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, in San Diego, CA. In law school, Lindsey was a volunteer mediator at the San Diego Superior Court and was also president of Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Women’s Law Association.. Lindsey was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2014, the District of Columbia Bar in 2015 and became a member of the Virginia Bar in January 2021. Lindsey was given the AVVO Clients’ Choice Award in 2020 and has been selected as a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers for 2021-2022. She was also voted one of the "Top Attorneys" in Bethesda Magazine.

147 Old Solomon's Island Rd, , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I have been successfully representing business and individual clients for 20 years in the Baltimore/DC corridor.  I am passionate about providing thorough and highly personalized service, by working closely with clients to acheive protection while planning for the future.. The Duvall Law Firm, LLC, is dedicated to assisting individuals in planning for their future.  We offer personalized, client-centered legal assistance in comprehensive estate & business planning.  We are committed to helping you accomplish your goals for wealth, business, and estate management, while maximizing your privacy and protecting your assets.

Firm: Avedisian Law LLC

5425 Wisconsin Avenue , Chevy Chase , Maryland 20815

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Prior to founding Avedisian Law, I worked in Washington, DC at one of the top 100 law firms in the United States, Venable LLP, where I counseled clients on a variety of tax matters. After Venable, I joined Birchstone Moore LLC, a boutique estate planning and administration firm in Washington, DC. There I drafted estate plans for clients ranging from young professionals to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.. I started Avedisian Law because I so highly value one-on-one client relationships. Being a sole practitioner allows me to build stronger connections with clients and to provide more customized services. Clients find my enthusiasm, warmth, and candor to be disarming and to facilitate productive and comfortable conversations about potentially sensitive topics.

Firm: Teri Spradlin, LLC

1910 Towne Centre Blvd. , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Maryland & Florida Legal Counsel.  L. Teri Spradlin began her legal career as an appellate law clerk at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland for the Honorable Raymond G. Thieme, Jr., and as Special Staff Attorney for the Honorable Joseph F. Murphy, Jr. Afterward, she entered private practice, concentrating on estate planning, business law and transactions, and civil and appellate litigation. Teri sharpened her litigation skills at the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia and continued to advise her business clients, many of them in the construction industry, on best practices. She later joined a larger Annapolis law and government-relations firm and began practicing in the areas of procurement, government contracts, and large-scale complex civil litigation.. Teri is a 2013 graduate of the Leadership Anne Arundel Executive Leadership Series. Her experience and training equip her to consider all aspects of the business environment for optimum competitiveness and protection.. Teri also provides complex estate planning and asset protection planning. Her strategic guidance and practical solutions serve clients’ estate and trust needs in both Maryland and Florida. She is uniquely experienced in helping her Maryland clients prepare for retirement in Florida and continues to serve their estate planning needs even after they move.. In 2009, Teri became the fourteenth attorney in Maryland to receive a LEED AP credential by the U. S. Green Building Council. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a nationally recognized rating and certification system for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. This designation affirms Teri’s respect for and advanced knowledge in green building and her expertise in the LEED certification process for green building practices. She is uniquely equipped to advise clients in the construction industry and on the many incentive-based and regulatory requirements for green building.

Firm: Blevins Law, LLC

4921 Tilden Rd. , Bladensburg , Maryland 20710

Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning, Military Law

Firm: Leslie L. Gladstone, P.A.

1040 North Calvert Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21202

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil ,Consumer Fraud,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,DUI/DWI,Estate Planning,Family ,Felonies,Insurance ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Probate ,Professional Malpractice,Slip and Fall,Workers Compensation,Wrongful Death

Firm: Lena Barnett & Associates, L.L.C.

Attorneys & Counsellors at Law , Bethesda , Maryland 20817

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Non-Profit Corporations, Estate Planning

My grandfather suddenly died when my father was just 7 years old. With no will in place, his estate was ravaged and the family struggled through some very rough years. Lena knows what can happen without planning! She wants to help her clients and client families avoid what her father, her aunt, and her grandmother experienced.. Estate planning enables clients to control what happens to them, their loved ones, & their assets while healthy, upon disability & after death while saving unnecessary expenses, taxes & stress. Business, asset protection & charitable planning are important components of Lena's practice. Lena keeps her clients on top of changes in the laws, while her clients keep her abreast of changes in their lives. She enjoys working with clients who appreciate the care she puts into each case. AV Preeminent 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale HubbellLena welcomes new clients & appreciates referrals.. .

Firm: Offit Kurman, P.A.

1954 Greenspring Drive , Timonium , Maryland 21093

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: McMillan Metro, P.C.

7811 Montrose Road , Potomac , Maryland 20854

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Oliver Leffler Law

9841 Broken Land Parkway , Columbia , Maryland 21046

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Lauren is the principal attorney at Oliver Leffler Law, and focuses on family law, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianship. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and is trained in numerous alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative law, mediation, and Parent Coordination.. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren worked for several law firms throughout Maryland handling trusts and estates matters. In addition to her legal experience, Lauren served several U.S. Government agencies including The White House, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This experience allows Lauren to lend a unique perspective to handling her client's complex issues.. Lauren works with her clients to facilitate long-lasting resolutions for families in crisis. This includes individuals who are contemplating marriage, separation, or divorce, as well as those who seek modifications in their child support, alimony, or other collateral obligations. While the goal is to resolve complex issues without going to court, in some cases that is simply not possible and in those cases, Lauren advocates zealously for her clients’ interests in court.. In working with clients to prepare or review their estate plans, Lauren works with closely with clients to plan for a potential future incapacity and death. This often includes utilizing various estate planning instruments to achieve the clients' objectives, including a last will and testament, trust agreement, durable powers of attorney, and an advance medical directive. Lauren’s comprehensive approach to estate planning contemplates the individual needs of her clients, including any death tax implications their estate may have, the need to preserve and manage assets for future generations, and ensure the overall dispositive goals are reached. Lauren also assists families with special needs children who may need to set up specific trust mechanisms to protect that child’s inheritance while maximizing the availability of public benefits.. During the probate process, Lauren represents clients in various roles, including Personal Representatives, beneficiaries, and creditors. Lauren’s combines her compassion for helping families through their darkest days with her skills in resolving inter-familial disputes to help minimize potential conflicts that could arise during the estate administration process. Lauren has assisted many individuals throughout the state of Maryland to help finalize their loved one’s final affairs.. For families who are struggling with a loved one who is no longer able to manage their own affairs, Lauren provides legal advice and representation in the guardianship process. Lauren draws on her experience and skills to demonstrate the need for a guardianship, and provides her clients the personal attention they need to help them through this process.. Lauren resides in Ellicott City with her husband, daughter, three step-children, and two dogs. When not helping clients, she enjoys painting, traveling, and yoga.

Firm: Henninger & Henninger, LLC

5 South Hickory Avenue , Bel Air , Maryland 21014

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Laura Henninger is an AV-rated attorney and certified public accountant.  Her practice is concentrated in the areas of wills, trusts, and estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law and disability planning, real estate law, and business transactions.  She practices with her husband, Frank Henninger, whose primary practice areas include criminal defense, traffic/DUI, and personal injury matters.  The law firm of Henninger & Henninger, LLC was founded in 1999.. Laura received her law degree with honor from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was an Articles Editor for the Maryland Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif.  Laura received her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from the University of Dayton.. Laura is a member of the Board of Trustees of Harford Community College, Vice Chair of the Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County, a founding board member and past President of the Chesapeake Professional Women’s Network, Inc., past Treasurer of the ARC-Northern Chesapeake Region Foundation Board, a 2008 graduate of the Harford Leadership Academy, a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, and a member the Maryland State and Harford County Bar Associations.  Laura has also served on boards and committees for several other local non-profit organizations.

Firm: LA Legal Solutionz

2-E Industrial Park Dr , Waldorf , Maryland 20602

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, IP & Internet, Contract

Firm: Summerfield, Willen, Silverberg and Limsky, P.A.

Summerfield Willen Silverberg & Limsky Llc Woodhol , Baltimore , Maryland 21208

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Elder , Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Estate Planning

Firm: Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC

129 West Patrick Street , Frederick , Maryland 21701

Practice Areas: Decedents Estates, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Living, Elder Law, Trusts/Estates/Wills, Asset Protection, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Adult Guardianship, Advance Directives, Conservatorship, Elder Guardianship, Guardian Ad Litem, Guardianship, Incompetency Proceedings, Guardianship Administration, Medicare and Medicaid, Medicaid Hearings, Medicaid Planning, Trusts and Estates, Fiduciary Law, International Estate Planning, International Trusts and Estates, Living Trusts, Pet Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Retirement Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Law, Trust Administration, Trust Planning, Wealth Planning, Wealth Preservation, Wills, Inheritance, Living Wills, Successions