Smilie Gregg Rogers

Smilie Gregg Rogers

also known as Smilie Gregg Rogers Esq.

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at York, ME
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

279 York Street, P O Box 467, York, ME

About Smilie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Medicaid (MaineCare) planning with Wills, Trusts (primarily irrevocable), Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Practice is limited to Maine.

15 years

25%
Trusts 25%

Revocable (living) trusts and irrevocable trusts Practice includes Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

26 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

Practice includes Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

26 years

25%
Probate 15%

Maine probate and trust administration.

26 years

15%
Tax 10%

Tax planning. Currently, it is limited to estate planning for state and federal purposes.

26 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 9 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 19 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

279 York Street, P O Box 467, York, ME, 03909

Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

2 Storer Street, #403A, Kennebunk, ME, 04043

Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

254 Commercial Street, Unit 245, Portland, ME, 04101

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Smilie Gregg Rogers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Review for Similie Rogers

We were very pleased with the time, the care and explanations that Smilie used to help us create a new will, power of attorney, and a trust fund. He and the staff always seem willing to take the time to call back when we have more questions after our meetings. I feel very fortunate that a New Hamphir...e lawyer recommended the firm and that our first time to need their services was such a pleasant experience. I look forward to working with them in the future!

Posted by Scott | November 09, 2016

Mr Smilie Rogers

Although I didn't hire Mr Rogers, he did return both my calls, was prompt and extremely courteous, telling me he was not an expert regarding my question. I am very impressed with him and with your service I'm sure I will use it again. Sincerely, Scott McNeil

Posted by Sharon | March 17, 2013 | Estate Planning

Recommend Strongly

I would enthusiastically recommend Smilie! I was very pleased with the estate planning services provided which included my will, healthcare directive, trusts etc... Smilie really listened to my unique situation / estate planning wishes and designed a comprehensive plan for me.

Posted by Tom | June 28, 2012 | Elder Law

Client centered lawyer

Smilie Rogers provided an on-line interview that streamlined the work, saving time & money. He educated me about my need for a process rather than a static document. With his wife, Mary Brennan an elder care attorney, he showed me and my wife the advantages of remaining flexible within a framework ...that guaranteed our needs would be met. My only concern is that he seems to shortchange himself in his billing! By my records he didn't bill for 2 hours of work.

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Smilie Gregg Rogers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Mundy

Tax lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smilie is highly professional and a wonderful resource. He is careful and thorough in his explanations and always takes the time to answer questions."

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Sarah Peterson

Trusts lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the pleasure of working together with Smilie and his wife, Mary Kathryn, on a Trust Administration matter. I found Smilie to be professional, smart, and caring. His legal analysis was thorough and reliable, and he had our common client's interests at the forefront of every discussion and decision. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Smilie again in the future."

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Amy Bilyeu

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is superb lawyer who gives excellent and timely service while being respectful of costs to the client. His work product is unsurpassed."

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Matthew Howell

Estate planning lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Smilie Rogers is one of the brightest and most gifted attorneys I have ever known. His attention to detail and knowledge of the substantive law in his field of practice is second to none."

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Gregory Orso

Estate planning lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smilie is a very smart lawyer who I have used for my clients' estate planning needs. I have been very impressed with his knowledge of the law and its application to the difficult issues that arise in his area of expertise. I will use him again and have recommended him to clients and friends."

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Mark Horn

Estate planning lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is a very thoughtful, detail oriented attorney. Very much enjoyed working with him."

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Alan Gassman

Estate planning lawyer

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Amy Bilyeu

Estate planning lawyer

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Christian Barner

Estate planning lawyer

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Mark Horn

Trusts lawyer

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Matthew Howell

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best of the SeaCoast - Best Law Firm, Seacoast Media Group

2021

Best of the SeaCoast - Best Law Firm, Seacoast Media Group

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Distinguished Service Award, Kennebunk Rotary

2008

Paul Harris Fellow, Kennebunk Rotary

2000

Order of the Coif, Oregon Charpter of the Order of the Coif

2000

The Spirit of America - Volunteer Award, Internal Revenue Service

2000

Estate Planning Program Statement of Completion, University of Oregon School of Law

2000

Pro Bono Certificate Program Statement of Completion, University of Oregon School of Law

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

1900 - Present

Partner, Brennan & Rogers, PLLC

2010 - 2016

Attorney/Partner, Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Associate, York Law, LLC

2006 - 2009

Associate attorney, Bergen & Parkinson, LLC

2003 - 2006

Associate attorney, Yates Cambell & Yates (now Yates, Cambell & Hoeg), LLP

2001 - 2003

Attorney advisor, United States Tax Court

Associations

2019 - Present

New England Estate Planning, LLC (https://newenglandestateplanning.com/)

Founding Member

2009 - 2019

South Berwick ZBA

Chair

2008 - 2009

Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County

Board Member

Education

2001

University of Washington School of Law

Legal Masters

2001

University of Washington School of Law

LLM

2000

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

The Complete Trust Course The Complete Trust Course

2014

2013

Tax Planning For Trusts and Estates

Estate Tax Planning Considerations and Federal Estate Tax Return

2012

Essentials for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners

Going Solo

2010

Top Ten Estate Planning Techniques

Advance Health Care Directives, Qualifed Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTS) and Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATS)

2010

Sophisticated Probate Techniques

Funding formulas for trusts; tax return compliance issues; fiduciary compliance topics

2010

Basic Estate Planning Issues For Grandparents

Basic Estate Planning

2009

Top Ten Estate Planning Techniques

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts ("GRATS"); Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTS); and Health Care Directives

2008

Basic Estate and Probate Planning

Basic Estate and Probate Planning

Publications

2020

A Practical Guide to Probate in Maine Trusts and Trustees

2020

A Practical Guide to Probate in Maine Preprobate Considerations

Languages

English

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