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Marc S Levine

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Marc S Levine

3.9
77 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

4520 East West Highway., Suite. 700, Bethesda, MD

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About Marc

Biography

Applying Trust And Common Sense To Estate And Probate Matters For You And Your Family.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

We design estate plans to assure that clients’ net worth passes to their intended beneficiaries with minimal tax and administrative expenses, while maximizing flexibility and ease of use for clients during their lives and their families after their deaths.

33 years

45%
Probate 40%

During some of the hardest times our clients face, we help them to probate wills, administer estates and trusts, deal with family issues, and minimize the negative impact the passing of a loved one can have on their lives.

33 years

40%
Trusts 15%

As a part of our Estate Planning practice, we incorporate trusts for individuals (including revocable living trusts), their spouse, children, charities and others. We use trusts complement a client's needs, not as a tool for every situation.

33 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 29 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Handler & Levine, LLC

4520 East West Highway., Suite. 700, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Marc S Levine's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Estate Planning (65) Wills & Living Wills (25) Trusts (19) Power Of Attorney (5) Administrative Law (1) Guardianship (1) Life Insurance (1) Marriage & Prenuptials (1) Probate (1)
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Practice Area Knowledge (46) Professionalism (29) Recommendation (27) Communication Style (24) General Knowledge (19) Character & Conduct (18) Staff & Support (17) Case Results (16) Responsiveness (12) Cost of Services (8) Compassion (6) Trustworthiness (6) Advocacy (4) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by Will | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Administrative Judge (federal, retired)

Marc Levine -- and his assistant, Sandy -- were extremely thorough and prompt in responding to my (many -- I am a lawyer!) questions and requests for changes in our draft estate-planning documents. Especially helpful on which assets need -- and need not -- be titled to a revocable living trust and i...n coordinating that process with our financial counselors . And readily available to answer follow-up questions after the documents were signed. We are fortunate to have been referred to this Maryland attorney when our out-of-state counsel retired. Would recommend Marc, and his firm, without reservation. Friendly and efficient, from the beginning throughout.

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Marc S Levine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diane Seltzer

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morris Klein

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is a highly qualified and very experienced estates and trusts attorney."

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Michael Bramnick

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is a very knowledgeable and experienced estate planning attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Eustice

Trusts lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marc is my go-to trusts and estate attorney. As a family law attorney, my clients frequently need to revise their estate plan as part of the divorce process, and I refer my clients to Marc to help them with their trusts and estates needs."

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Harvey Schweitzer

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Levine is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney in all phases of estate planning and related matters. I have known Mr. Levine for quite some time and I have referred many clients to him. Without exception these clients are very pleased with his services. Not only does Marc display genuine caring about his clients but he has the skill and experience to assess and address their needs and create solutions to the problems they bring to him."

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Laurie Horvitz

Trusts lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Marc Levine on several matters. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Alan Fischler

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer for all estate planning and probate matters. Marc is a consummate professional and an outstanding attorney."

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David Hotes

Estate planning lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Marc Levine on at least a dozen separate matters over the course of the past 4 years and know him to be a careful, thorough, knowledgeable, creative and experienced estate planning attorney. In fact, I have consulted him with regard to my own estate plan and endorse him without hesitation."

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Lisa Becker

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Diane Seltzer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Bramnick

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Robert Eustice

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Harvey Schweitzer

Family lawyer

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David Hotes

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Alan Fischler

Litigation lawyer

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Lisa Becker

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, District of Columbia Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - 2022

Instructor, Montgomery Collge

2003 - 2022

Seminar Presenter, National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc.

Associations

2015 - Present

Estate and Trust Study Group - Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Chair, Planned Giving Committee

1996 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2023

Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

Board Member, Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Porterfield v. Mascari II, Inc.

Victory

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Education

1992

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Boston University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

2016

2016

The Montgomery County Maryland American Inn Of Court

Death Taxes - 2016 & Beyond

2016

2015

2015

2015

A Look Back at 2015 to Plan Ahead for 2016 Estate Planning

2014

Workforce Development & Continuing Eduction Wills, Trusts and Estates

2014

Estate Planning Updates Wills, Trusts and Estates

Publications

2017

2017

2016

2015

National Institute of Transition Planning Hey, What About Me? Estate Planning Issues for Single People

2012

National Institute for Transition Planning What to Do First When a Loved One Dies

2011

National Institute for Transition Planning The New (Semi-Permanent) Estate Tax Rules

2010

National Institute for Transition Planning Basic Estate Planning Issues for Married People

2007

2007

2007

2006

National Institute for Transition Planning Estate Planning Issues for Unmarried Couples

Languages

English

Activity

4

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