Estate Planning lawyers in Maryland David Rudow to Gary Almeter

Firm: ADELBERG, RUDOW, DORF & HENDLER, LLC

7 Saint Paul Street, Suite 600 , Baltimore , Maryland 21202

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business

Firm: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

210 West Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 400 , Towson , Maryland 21204

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Sims & Campbell

181 Harry S. Truman Parkway , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Frank earned his B.A. degree from Towson University in 1993 and was awarded his J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1996.  In 2012, Frank earned a LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation) and a Certificate in Estate Planning from the University of Baltimore.  He is admitted to practice law before the Bars of New York, Maryland, and Virginia. Frank is the former chairman of the Estates and Trusts Committee of the Anne Arundel Bar Association. He has served as a lecturer to the Maryland State Bar Association and the Anne Arundel County Bar Association. Mr. Campbell began his legal career as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Major in the reserve component. Immediately, prior to associating with Holden & Campbell, Mr. Campbell served as the General Counsel for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, an agency designated to oversee and report to Congress on the reconstruction of Iraq. Mr. Campbell focuses his entire practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, including the use of trusts and other entities for probate avoidance, estate and gift tax savings and planned giving strategies. Frank has served on the Boards of several local charitable organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. He actively supports the YWCA of Anne Arundel County, and on behalf of the YWCA, has provided pro bono legal services to victims of domestic violence. Frank has been selected by the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to serve as independent counsel for disabled children and adults during guardianship proceedings. He currently lives in Severna Park with his wife and 3 sons.

Po Box 4182 , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20775

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: West & Feinberg, P.C.

Ste 775 N , Bethesda , Maryland 20814

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Hassani, Focas & Fifer, P.A.

1447 York Road , Lutherville , Maryland 21093

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Francois Williams Legal, LLC

9701 Apollo Drive , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20774

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Founding attorney of Francois Williams Legal , E. Regine Francois Williams, has extensive legal experience in a wide range of case types. Working as a defense attorney for medical professionals and insurance providers has given her the knowledge to help numerous individuals and small business owners through their complex legal issues. She has litigated a wide range of civil matters for clients throughout Maryland and has assisted numerous clients in developing their personalized estate plans to suit their unique needs. Over a decade of legal experience, combined with a compassionate nature and a desire to fully understand each client’s unique goals and concerns, translates to better results for clients, no matter what their situation.. We are a fully virtual office, with a presence in Maryland and Florida.  We help people, solve problems.

Firm: Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith LLC

1125 West Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Elsa W. Smith is the founder and managing member of the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC, a highly-sought after estate planning firm serving Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her clients benefit from Elsa’s more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer. Elsa has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Rated Estate Planning Lawyer in Maryland by Super Lawyers. Elsa focuses her practice on wills and estate planning and business formation services. She counsels individuals, families and business owners in the creation of wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney and advance directives. In addition, Elsa assists small and emerging businesses with contract drafting and review, corporate organization, drafting business policies, expansion and growth consultations, and business succession planning.. The Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC is proudly minority and woman-owned whose mission is to empower women through estate planning. Elsa is a native Spanish speaker of Afro-Cuban descent. As a small business owner herself, Elsa understands the challenges your business faces. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. She is a graduate of the ACTEC Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute. Elsa is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her main office is located in Annapolis, Maryland.. Elsa has an established and noteworthy record of service in professional and community organizations. Elsa has donated her time as a volunteer estate planning attorney with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. She is the former Vice President of the American Business Women’s Association-Maryland Capital Chapter. She is a member of the Bar Associations of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. Elsa is a past Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Maryland State Bar Association Estate & Trusts Section. Over the years, attorney Elsa W. Smith has been a guest on radio, television and internet programs, and featured in printed publications. Elsa has a YouTube channel dedicated to providing free information on wills, estate planning, probate and business formation topics. She recently launched a new podcast called “Wills, Women & Wealth with Attorney Elsa W. Smith,” available on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts.

116B Cathedral Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Eileen has concentrated in Estate Planning, to include Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Trusts, Wills, and more. Whether you want to talk on the phone or in person with a house call, Eileen will relieve the burden of your Estate Planning and put you at ease knowing your assets and property are in good hands.

Firm: Blackford & Flohr

513 Benfield Rd , Severna Park , Maryland 21146

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Many businesses and individuals find estate planning laws and regulations to be daunting. Furthermore, growing older can present a wide range of legal concerns. But having a voice in planning your estate can be empowering as well. I have experience designing creative, effective plans focused on the goals and needs of my clients. I work with individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses requiring sophisticated estate planning and am able to draw on the resources of a great law firm to provide truly customized plans for each client.. Estate, gift and income tax planning is a highly personal endeavor. Finding an attorney both well-versed in law and concerned about what is important to you and your legacy is rare. I provide a full range of estate planning and business law services, counseling clients on what options to consider before implementing their wishes. I am able to create efficient long term solutions, plan and strengthen business structures, remain tax compliant and plan estates and trusts.. Ruminating over the durable powers of an attorney for your estate planning needs is not an enjoyable task. However, it is a necessary one. I strive to help families preserve their wealth for future generations, minimize estate taxes, avoid probate and minimize personal liability with proper planning.. Prior to law school, I taught high school at a public school in New York City. I am always astonished at how valuable the former role is for success in the latter as the practice of law requires the distillation and dissemination of complex ideas and an ever-evolving hybrid of empathy and determination.. As an attorney, I have unique experience working with individuals and as a corporate generalist and de facto in-house counsel for numerous companies. My clients are typically small to medium sized business owners who require counsel of every sort, including advice on implementing policies and procedures to adhere to new legislation and best practices. In every case, and for every client, I enjoy the challenges presented. I enjoy fostering camaraderie. I enjoy asking questions. I am adept at identifying what’s pertinent in every case. I am proficient at crafting language that is both impenetrable and conforms to all relevant laws and regulations.. Additionally, I am a writer who regularly publishes humor pieces, essays and fiction in various online and print publications. My first book, The Emperor of Ice-Cream was published in March 2019.

Firm: Elder Law Office of David Wingate

198 Thomas Johnson Drive , Frederick , Maryland 21702

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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

Firm: Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP

102 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 , Towson , Maryland 21204

Practice Areas: Civil , Estate Planning, Insurance , Land Use & Zoning, Liquor Liability, Municipal , Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Edward S. Clay, P.A.

1300 York Road , Lutherville , Maryland 21093

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Dwight W. Clark, L.L.C.

8850 Stanford Boulevard , Columbia , Maryland 21045

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

Attorney Dwight W. Clark established his practice in 1999 with a specific mission: to provide the highest quality, yet affordable legal services possible. Mr. Clark chose to go into the field of law after a career in the Department of Defense. Working in various civil practices, he gained a great deal of experience in family law and landlord/tenant work. His present practice is a reflection of these experiences.. We pride ourselves in serving your family law needs in a professional manner, and in a courteous and friendly atmosphere. We can assist you with family law issues such as prenuptial agreements, separation and property settlements, divorce, alimony, child custody and support, adoptions, and guardianships. Difficult domestic issues often exact a heavy toll on the family members that are affected. This heavy toll is mainly exacted in 3 ways:. Our goal is to help you minimize the adverse effects that the process may have on you and your loved ones.. Dwight Clark is the principle of the Law Firm of Dwight W. Clark L.L.C. He graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School, and has practiced law in Maryland for more than 20 years. He has written and spoken on various issues related to estate planning and family law matters. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the Maryland and Howard County Bar Associations.

Firm: Burgess Law, LLC

14214 Jarrettsville Pike , Phoenix , Maryland 21131

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Liquor Liability, Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

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Firm: The Griffin Firm, PLLC

4041 Powder Mill Rd , Beltsville , Maryland 20705

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Dionne is admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals of Maryland. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, and the Alliance for Black Women Attorneys of Maryland, Inc.. Before joining The Griffin Firm, PLLC, Dionne served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Sylvester B. Cox, Jr. at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. She also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Michael W. Reed at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.. Dionne received her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she was a student attorney in the Civil Advocacy Clinic. She represented individuals in actions against the Social Security Administration and counseled clients seeking record expungements of prior convictions.. Dionne was also one of eight students’ hand-selected for the Fannie Angelos Scholar Program, which recruits talented students from HBCUs to attend UB Law.. Merging her passion for the law and her faith, Dionne served as an extern at Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia. There, she assisted clients in family law cases, constructed and co-taught legal presentations to residents at DC’s Central Union Men’s Mission and Family Ministry Center.. Dionne received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University. While in college, Dionne became a member of Spelman College’s Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, Inc.. In addition to practicing law, Dionne takes every opportunity to offer personal, professional, and spiritual mentorship in her community. She currently serves as the Dance Ministry Leader at Christian Life Center in Belcamp, Maryland. She also leads Christian Life Center’s Singles Women’s Ministry. Moreover, she mentors young legal professionals in her law school’s Black Law Students Association and the Fannie Angelos Scholar Program. In her spare time, she also serves as a biblical teacher to her colleagues.

Firm: Kuwamura Della Rocca Law Group, P.A.

1010 Wayne Avenue , Silver Spring , Maryland 20910

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Law Office Debra A Thomas

100 W Pennsylvania Ave Ste 103g , Towson , Maryland 21204

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

Debra A. Thomas is a Baltimore native. She is married with two sons. She has over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and has tried cases in all jurisdictions of Maryland.. Debra A. Thomas attended Western High School and after graduation attended Goucher College, receiving a B.A.  She attended the University of Baltimore Law School where she received a Juris Doctor degree.  She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar, Baltimore City Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, Women's Bar Association, Maryland Association for Justice (formerly Trial Lawyer's Assoc.), and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys.   She is also a member of the National Black Lawyer Association.  In 2015, she was appointed by Governor Hogan to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 3rd District, Baltimore County where she interviewed and determined eligible candidates for the bench. She has been the Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Baltimore City Bar and Co-Chair of Family Law Committee of Maryland Association of Justice. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Maryland Legal Services Corporations which provides milliions of dollars to non profit agencies that provide legal services to those who cannot afford private attorneys.. Ms. Thomas worked as a Casualty Claim Manager for Allstate Insurance Company and later worked as a Trial Attorney at the Allstate Staff Counsel office in Baltimore. There she tried over 300 cases in the Circuit and District Courts in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Queen Anne’s County. Her experience gives her better insight to handle personal injury claims and to maximize settlements.. The law firm currently handles cases involving Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, DUI/DWI, Uncontested Divorces, Separation Agreements, Marital Property Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation, and Wills. Her hobbies include traveling and reading. She was the President  of the Jack and Jill Baltimore Chapter from 2017 to 2019.

Firm: Law Office of Debra G. Oliver

801 Wayne Avenue , Silver Spring , Maryland 20910

Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Environmental , Family , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Olmsted & Olmsted, LLC

211 Charles Street , La Plata , Maryland 20646

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Wills, Estate Administration, Trusts and Estates, Contested Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, DUI/DWI, Drivers License Suspension, Traffic Violations, Family Law, Personal Injury, Aged and Aging, Decedents Estates, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Settlements, Family Trusts, Retirement Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Litigation, Wealth Preservation, Trust Administration, Trust and Estate Collections, Trust Law, Fiduciary Litigation, Fiduciary Liability, Inheritance, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Driving While Intoxicated, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Felonies, Forensic DNA, Forgery, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Murder, Parole and Probation, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Shoplifting, Theft, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping, Probate, Ancillary Probate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Contested Wills, Living Wills, Successions, Alimony, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Changes, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Premarital Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Paternity, Non-Traditional Family Law, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDROs, Restraining Orders, Military Divorce, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Agreements, Legal Separation Agreements, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Interstate Support, Domestic Torts, Domestic Relations, Domestic Partnerships, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements