Best Lawyers in Maryland, United States for Trusts and Estates
Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group. Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years. Eric works closely with personal representatives and trustees on all aspects of estate and trust administration to ensure they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Eric also has an extensive background in...
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 Cli...
Jennifer S. Pope is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer S. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer S. Pope since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer S. Pope is held by other lawyers.
Robin M. Gaskins is an attorney in Selzer Gurvitch’s Trusts and Estates practice group in Bethesda, Maryland. She advises individuals and families on estate planning, trust and estate administration , and tax planning matters. Robin works closely with personal representatives and trustees to help guide the administration of estates and trusts while developing estate plans tailored to each client’s goals, family dynamics and long-term planning needs. Her practice includes the prepa...
Trevor Allen is a partner in the Estates and Trusts Practice Group at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland. His practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters. Trevor works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held business owners to develop practical strategies tailored to their personal, financial, and succession planning goals. Clients value his thoughtful approach and his ability to explain compl...
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