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Trusted Adoption and Estate Planning Attorney in Maryland & DC
Sheri A. Mullikin, Attorney At Law is a dedicated legal professional with over two decades of experience in adoption law and estate planning. Since establishing her practice in 2007, she has focused on helping families navigate the complexities of adoption and secure their futures through comprehensive estate plans. As an adoptive mother herself, Sheri brings a unique blend of personal insight and legal expertise to her work, advocating zealously for clients while maintaining a deep understanding of their emotional and practical needs. Her practice spans Maryland and Washington, D.C., offering services including domestic and international adoptions, stepparent adoptions, foster care adoptions, and estate planning solutions.Sheris commitment to accessibility is reflected in her 24/7 availability, client-centered approach, and dedication to pro bono work through organizations like the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Society. Her legal acumen is supported by a background at a national law firm and active involvement in legislative advocacy for foster care reform.
Services
Adoption Law
Estate Planning
Foster Care Adoptions
Stepparent Adoptions
International Adoption Finalization
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized adoption law experience.
- Our team provides 24/7 personalized legal support.
- We combine personal adoption experience with professional expertise.
- We serve clients across Maryland and Washington, D.C.
- Our practice emphasizes transparent, client-centered representation.
What people say
Expertise, compassion and integrity
Professional and compassionate
Patient, kind and an expert
Fair and reasonable fees
Seamless experience
Services
Adoption Law
Sheri A. Mullikin, Attorney At Law specializes in adoption law, guiding families through domestic, international, and foster care adoptions. Her practice addresses stepparent adoptions, post-adoption agreements, and legal finalization processes. Clients benefit from her dual perspective as both an adoptive parent and attorney, ensuring compassionate, informed representation tailored to each family's unique needs.
Estate Planning
Estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives to safeguard family assets and wishes. Sheri helps clients establish guardianship for minors, create trusts, and avoid probate. Her approach ensures legal clarity and peace of mind, preserving legacies for future generations while addressing current financial and healthcare directives.
Foster Care Adoptions
Foster care adoptions are facilitated with expertise in navigating public agency requirements and post-adoption support. Sheri assists families in finalizing adoptions through Maryland's Department of Social Services, ensuring compliance with state laws and advocating for client interests during mediation and court proceedings to establish stable, loving homes for children.
Stepparent Adoptions
Stepparent adoption services focus on legally formalizing parental relationships, terminating non-custodial rights, and securing inheritance benefits. Sheri guides clients through consent processes, court filings, and name changes, prioritizing the child's best interests while simplifying complex legal procedures for blended families seeking permanency.
International Adoption Finalization
International adoption finalization includes readoption services to validate foreign decrees under U.S. law. Sheri assists with Hague Convention compliance, visa requirements, and documentation to ensure legal recognition, citizenship, and inheritance rights, providing seamless transitions for families expanding through cross-border adoptions.
People
Sheri A. Mullikin, Attorney At Law
Attorney at Law
Sheri A. Mullikin, Attorney At Law is an adoptive mother and experienced attorney specializing in adoption law and estate planning. With over 20 years of legal practice, she advocates for families in Maryland and D.C., combining personal insight with professional expertise. Her work includes legislative advocacy, pro bono services, and fostering legal reforms to protect vulnerable children.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer in Maryland and D.C.?
We provide domestic infant adoptions, foster care adoptions, stepparent adoptions, adult adoptions, international adoption finalization, and post-adoption contact agreements.
How does your personal adoption experience benefit clients?
As an adoptive mother, I understand the emotional journey and legal complexities, offering empathetic guidance while leveraging 20+ years of legal expertise.
Do you handle estate planning alongside adoption services?
Yes, we create wills, trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney to protect families' futures after adoption finalization.
Are you available for urgent legal matters?
We offer 24/7 availability to address critical adoption or estate planning concerns as they arise.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., including Baltimore, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Carroll counties.
