Trusts and Estates
Jeffrey A. Kolender
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jeffrey A. Kolender chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Estate & Trust Administration practice groups. He concentrates primarily in those areas and also advises small businesses in tax business planning.
A former chairman of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association, Mr. Kolender has participated as lecturer and co-author of outlines for several continuing legal education seminars regarding estate planning. His topics have included “Advising Clients About Transfers to Children and Grandchildren–Tax and Practical Considerations,” “Basic Estate Planning for the Small to Mid-Sized Estate,” “How to Give Away the Store: Succession Planning For Business Owners,” “Estate Planning for the Wealthy Client”, “Estate Planning and Myths” and “Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts-Traps for the Unwary.”
Overview
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983
- Emory University, BA, graduated 1980
- Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- B’nai Israel Congregation - Former Vice President
- Board of Governors of B’nai Israel Congregation - Former Member
- Montgomery College Foundation Planned Giving Committee - Member
- Planned Giving Committee of the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington - Former Member
- Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- B’nai Israel Congregation - Former Vice President
- Board of Governors of B’nai Israel Congregation - Former Member
- Montgomery College Foundation Planned Giving Committee - Member
- Planned Giving Committee of the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington - Former Member
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983
- Emory University, BA, graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Maryland Super Lawyers (2011-2015)
- Washington D.C. Super Lawyers (2011-2014)
- "Top Estate Lawyers" Bethesda Magazine
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Concentration
- Estate Planning
- Estate & Trust Administration
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