Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Business Law Services in Eldersburg, MD
At DK Rus Law, we specialize in estate planning and business law, providing personalized legal solutions to secure your family's future and support your business goals. With over 27 years of experience, our practice focuses on creating tailored trusts, wills, and advanced directives to ensure your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. We guide clients through probate services and estate tax planning while offering compassionate counsel for non-US citizens navigating complex legal frameworks.Our business law services include entity formation, contract drafting, and succession planning, designed to help entrepreneurs establish and grow their ventures with confidence. Committed to accessibility and affordability, we prioritize one-on-one client relationships, ensuring clear communication and transparent processes. Recognized for our dedication to client satisfaction, we combine legal expertise with a personalized approach to address both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
Services
Estate Planning
Trusts
Wills
Probate Services
Business Formation
Advanced Directives
Power of Attorney
Business Succession Planning
Estate Tax Planning
Non-US Citizen Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 27+ years of specialized estate and business law experience.
- Our practice provides personalized legal strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Transparent pricing ensures accessible legal services without hidden costs.
- We prioritize compassionate guidance during complex legal decision-making processes.
- Proven expertise in Maryland-specific estate tax and probate regulations.
Associations and certifications
- Maryland Bar
What people say
Thorough and efficient
Quick to file documents
Timely manner
Excellent legal source
Honest advice
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to protect assets and ensure proper distribution. Our services include wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family needs. With expertise in Maryland estate law, we help clients minimize tax burdens and avoid probate complications.
Trust Creation
Specializing in revocable and irrevocable trusts, we help clients maintain privacy and control over asset distribution. Our trust services include living trusts to avoid probate and special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries. We ensure proper asset titling and compliance with state regulations.
Business Formation
We assist entrepreneurs in establishing legal business structures including LLCs and corporations. Our services cover entity selection, document preparation, and compliance guidance. We provide ongoing legal support for business operations and contract management.
Probate Services
Guiding executors through Maryland probate processes to settle estates efficiently. We handle asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution according to wills or state law. Our goal is to simplify complex probate requirements for grieving families.
Advanced Directives
Creating living wills and healthcare power of attorney documents to ensure medical wishes are honored. We help clients establish clear directives for end-of-life care and appoint trusted decision-makers for healthcare matters.
People
D. Kathleen Rus
Attorney
Maryland estate planning and business attorney with 27+ years of experience. Specializes in trusts, wills, and business law. Committed to personalized client service and accessible legal solutions.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, advanced directives, and powers of attorney. We help determine which combination best protects your assets and family.
How does a trust avoid probate?
Trusts transfer assets directly to beneficiaries without court involvement by retitling ownership to the trust during your lifetime.
What business entity should I choose?
We help select appropriate structures like LLCs or corporations based on liability protection, tax implications, and business goals.
How can non-US citizens plan estates?
We provide specialized planning for international clients, addressing unique tax considerations and asset protection requirements under US law.
What happens if I die without a will?
Maryland intestacy laws will determine asset distribution. We help create valid wills to ensure your wishes control estate settlement.
