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Megan Marie Wallace
also known as Megan M. Wallace
About Megan
Biography
Megan M. Wallace concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration. In addition to preparing wills, trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, Ms. Wallace guides estate planning clients through the process of naming guardians for minor children and planning for the transfer of family businesses. Her clients include single people, married couples, families, and unmarried partners and their children.
Ms. Wallace guides numerous estates through the probate process, including foreign or ancillary probate matters. Ms. Wallace handles complex creditor issues and heir issues. In addition, Ms. Wallace has helped several clients unwind ownership of real property that was never properly transferred from a decedent.
Attorney focusing on estate planning and probate in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
10 %
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 24 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 27 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Wallace Law, LLC
Fax
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 790E, Bethesda, MD, 20814
wallacelawllc.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Megan online.
Megan Marie Wallace's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
Fantastic Estate Lawyer
Megan is exceptionally knowledgeable, thoughtful and personable. We sought her help with estate planning once our daughter was born and she walked us through the complicated process and crafted a plan that suits us perfectly. She is always willing to listen and provides constructive feedback. We e...
Posted by Bruce | December 11, 2014 | Estate Planning
Exceptional
Megan was wonderful to work with in our estate planning. Every step was explained & the attention to detail was outstanding. We're very happy to have worked with her & highly recommend her expertise to anyone. -Bruce & Adam
Posted by Elaine | December 05, 2014 | Estate Planning
Very pleased with Ms. Wallace's ability and thoroughness . . .
Megan Wallace worked with me on preparing my will, setting up a revocable trust and various other items that I had been putting off including updating to current requirements my Medical/Health Care Agent, Power of Attorney and changing several property deeds. I was pleased with Ms. Wallace's ability...
Posted by Brian | December 04, 2014 | Probate
Probate Closing
My firm, Novus Properties, retained Megan Wallace's counsel for a probate property we were trying to close. She was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Without her expertise we would not have been able to close the property and begin construction. I would definitely recommend her to anyone s...
Posted by Ross | May 08, 2014 | Estate Planning
Excellent estate planning services
Megan handled our (somewhat complex) estate planning with expert guidance, thorough preparation, and easy execution. She offers holistic advice to ensure estate planning considers all of the important scenarios that require documentation. I particularly appreciate that she kept our complicated situat...
Megan Marie Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements
"Megan is a thoughtful attorney, focused on what is best for her clients. Her attention to detail and caring approach make her a wonderful attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of her services!"
"Megan is an outstanding attorney that I have known for many years. She understands complex estate planning and tax matters and her advice is clear and concise. I have heard Megan speak, observed her professionalism and work ethic. She is highly regarded as a top estate planner with the skill and knowledge to work with LGBT clients, basic estate planning needs as well as complex estate and trust matters. I never hesitate to send clients to her."
"Megan made an excellent presentation to the Howard County Trust and Estates Section outlining the legal concerns and considerations when drafting an estate plan for domestic partners. Her thorough and well-researched outline was much appreciated by the members. Thank you Megan!"
"Megan is quite knowledgeable and sophisticated in the field and I have enjoyed getting to know her."
"I Strongly endorse Megan's work as an attorney. Megan is courtesous, knowledgeable, professional, personable, and easy to work with. I would not hesitate to consult with Megan on issues outside of my area of expertise."
"Megan is personable, intelligent and confident. I have enjoyed getting to know and interact with Megan professionally through the Triangle Business Advisory Council, the Bar Association of Montgomery County and the Lawyers' Roundtable on LGBT Issues. She is thoughtful and thorough in her approach to business and estate planning. I enjoy working with her, and look forward to working with her more closely in the years to come. She also practices in the areas of Tax and Estate Planning in addition to Business transactions."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Bethesda Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Distinguished Law Student Award, Western Michigan University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Wallace Law, LLC
2007 - 2008
Of Counsel, Meyers, Eisler & Leatham, LLC
2000 - 2007
Attorney, Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Arthur Andersen
1998 - 1999
Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marilyn J. Kelly, Michigan Supreme Court
Associations
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Education
2000
LL.M.
1997
J.D.
1990
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2009
Estate and Tax Planning Strategies
2009
Estate Planning for Families with Minor Children
2009
Things to Consider in Your Estate Plan
2008
Choosing Guardians and Trustees
Publications
1997
1997
Languages
English