Business Details
49 Years
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Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers in Towson, MD
Established in 1977, our firm has dedicated over four decades to providing comprehensive legal services in estate planning and probate law. We prioritize client education, offering free initial consultations to ensure individuals understand their rights and options when creating wills, trusts, and navigating probate administration. Our attorneys bring extensive experience in Maryland's Orphans Courts, having assisted thousands with estate planning and hundreds through probate processes. We maintain a client-first approach, offering house calls and flexible appointments to accommodate urgent needs. With offices in Towson and local presence in Howard County, we serve clients across Baltimore, Harford, Anne Arundel, and Howard counties.Our team includes seasoned attorneys and paralegals who provide personalized attention to each case, ensuring high-quality representation. We specialize in complex estate matters, including guardianships, durable powers of attorney, and life estate deeds. Our commitment to community service extends to connecting clients with other legal professionals when needed. We emphasize transparency in all communications and maintain notary services to streamline document execution. With a legacy of trust built over 40 years, we continue to uphold our reputation as dedicated stewards of our clients' legal needs.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Wills
Trusts
Guardianships
Durable Powers of Attorney
Advance Medical Directives
Life Estate Deeds
Probate Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in Maryland estate planning and probate law.
- Our attorneys provide free initial consultations to educate clients about their rights.
- We maintain a client-first approach with personalized attention to each case.
- House calls and emergency appointments are available for urgent legal needs.
- Our team includes attorneys admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and Maryland courts.
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create comprehensive strategies to protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored. We draft customized wills, trusts, and advance directives while educating clients about Maryland's estate laws. Our attorneys review financial holdings, real property, and family needs to develop tailored plans that address tax implications and guardianship arrangements. With over 30 years of experience, we ensure legal documents meet current statutory requirements.
Probate Administration
We guide families through Maryland's probate process after a loved one's passing. Our services include working with the Register of Wills, preparing inventories, handling creditor claims, and distributing assets according to wills or intestacy laws. With decades of experience in Orphans Courts, we assist with complex cases involving contested estates, real estate auctions, and debt resolution while explaining clients' rights under Maryland's probate statutes.
Wills
Our attorneys draft simple and complex wills that address clients' unique circumstances. We educate clients about Maryland's will requirements, tax implications, and guardianship options while creating legally sound documents. Services include reviewing existing wills for statutory compliance, updating documents every five years, and creating emergency wills during critical health situations. We offer house calls to accommodate clients' accessibility needs.
Trusts
We help clients establish various trust arrangements to manage assets during their lifetime and beyond. Our services include creating revocable living trusts for probate avoidance, irrevocable trusts for tax planning, and special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries. We explain different trust structures' advantages and ensure proper funding mechanisms while maintaining compliance with Maryland trust laws.
Guardianships
Our firm assists with establishing guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults. We guide clients through court-appointed guardianship processes, prepare necessary legal documentation, and explain ongoing responsibilities. We also serve as court-appointed guardians and trustees, managing financial affairs and healthcare decisions for individuals requiring assistance with daily living activities.
People
Frank Lidinsky Law Office
Attorney
Admitted to Maryland courts since 1977 and U.S. Supreme Court since 1981. Specializes in estate planning and probate law with 46 years of experience. Now focusing on estate planning while transitioning office operations to his son Matthew.
Matthew J. Lidinsky
Attorney
Practices in wills, probate, and civil litigation. Graduated summa cum laude from University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009. Handles daily operations and new probate matters while assisting with estate planning and family law cases.
Jeanine M. Larrimore
Paralegal
Certified paralegal with 18 years of experience at the firm. Manages estate planning and probate matters while serving as primary office contact. Handles document execution processes and client communications for estate-related transactions.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized wills, trusts, advance medical directives, and durable powers of attorney. Our services include life estate deeds and guardianship arrangements to protect assets and ensure clients' wishes are honored.
Do you handle probate cases without a will?
Yes, we assist families with intestate estates by guiding them through Maryland's probate process according to state inheritance laws.
Can I get help with updating an existing will?
We review and revise wills to ensure compliance with current Maryland statutes, recommending updates every five years or after major life events.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide house calls and urgent appointments for clients needing immediate estate planning or probate assistance.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Baltimore County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and surrounding Maryland areas from our Towson office.
How are your legal fees structured?
Estate planning services are typically offered on a flat fee basis, with probate and trust services billed hourly or through customized arrangements.
