Practice Areas
Six areas of focused counsel, delivered with the same personal attention in every case — from a simple will to a complex probate or business matter.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that protect your legacy.
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Guidance through estate administration from filing to final distribution.
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Protecting minors and incapacitated adults who depend on you.
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Fair, lasting resolutions to estate and family conflicts.
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Solid legal footing for founders and small business owners.
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Personalized guidance through immigration matters.
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Estate Planning
An estate plan is more than a set of documents — it's a roadmap that protects your assets and the people you love, on your terms. We help you build a plan that reflects your actual wishes, then keep it current as life changes.
- Last will and testament
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Financial and healthcare powers of attorney
- Advance medical directives
- Beneficiary designation and asset titling review
- Tax-aware planning strategies
Probate
Probate can be a stressful, time-sensitive legal process, especially while grieving a loss. We advocate for executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through every step of Maryland's probate court system.
- Estate administration and executor support
- Asset inventory and valuation
- Creditor claims and debt resolution
- Will contests and estate disputes
- Small estate proceedings
- Final distribution to heirs and beneficiaries
Guardianship
Guardianship matters are highly sensitive and require knowledgeable, patient representation. Whether you're seeking guardianship of a minor or an incapacitated adult, we guide you through the petition and hearing process with care.
- Guardianship of minor children
- Guardianship of incapacitated adults
- Emergency guardianship petitions
- Guardian accounting and court reporting
- Alternatives to guardianship, including powers of attorney
Mediation
Estate and family conflicts don't always need a courtroom. As a neutral, experienced guide, we help beneficiaries, co-executors, and family members reach resolutions that preserve relationships and avoid costly litigation.
- Estate and trust dispute mediation
- Family conflict resolution
- Beneficiary and inheritance disagreements
- Co-executor and trustee disputes
- A faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation
Business Formation & Contracts
Small business owners deserve the same careful planning as their personal estate. We help founders start on solid legal footing and plan for the future of the business they've built.
- LLC and corporation formation
- Operating agreements and bylaws
- Business succession planning
- Vendor, client, and employment contracts
- Buy-sell and partnership agreements
Immigration
Immigration matters affect a family's future in deeply personal ways. We provide clear, individualized guidance to help clients understand their options and move forward with confidence.
- Family-based petitions
- Adjustment of status guidance
- Naturalization support
- Document preparation and review
- Personalized case strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. A "pour-over" will works alongside your trust to catch any assets that weren't transferred into it during your lifetime, and it names guardians for minor children. We'll review your full plan to make sure both documents work together.
Costs vary based on the complexity of your estate and which documents you need. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your goals and provide a clear, upfront estimate before any work begins.
Without a valid will, Maryland's intestacy laws decide how your assets are distributed — which may not reflect your actual wishes. Creating even a basic estate plan gives you control over that outcome.
Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the estate, whether it's contested, and how quickly documents can be gathered. Many straightforward estates resolve within several months to a year; we'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific situation.
Often, yes. A properly executed financial and healthcare power of attorney, created while a person has capacity, can prevent the need for a court-supervised guardianship later. We can help you put these documents in place proactively.