Practice

Every adult should have an Estate Plan regardless of age or wealth. I can work with you to establish legal documents such as a Last Will and Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, and a Maryland Advance Directive (“Living Will” and the Selection of a Health Care Agent). Often a trust is another document that may be a helpful part of your estate plan. After discussing your circumstances I can make recommendations concerning an estate plan that fits your needs.

There are many complex legal and financial issues that can accompany Estate Administration. I will help you navigate the process of probate to fulfill the wishes of the person who died. I am always honored when a client trusts me to represent them in the administration of the estate of a loved one.

Guardianship is a court process with the goal of safeguarding and managing the property and/or medical care of a person who is unable to do so. The execution of powers of attorney before the onset of cognitive impairment often prevents the need for a court-appointed guardian. A significant part of my practice involves representing families of an adult who requires the appointment of a guardian to make health and safety decisions for themselves, called a “Guardian of the Person.” I also represent families where a disabled adult requires a court appointed guardian to manage their property of a disabled person…

Unfortunately sometimes there are disputes during the administration of an estate. In those situations I represent clients to be certain that the estate is managed in accordance with Maryland law and with wishes of the person who died. If litigation is required to the resolve the dispute for the lawful settlement of the estate I represent clients in these cases. Should you decide to hire me for an estate dispute you will find that I do my best to always represent my clients with the highest legal and ethical standards to secure the most favorable result for them.