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Megan Marie Wallace

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  • Bethesda, MD
  • Licensed for 23 years
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About Megan

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.

Practice areas

Estate planningProbate
  1. Probate: 50%

  2. Estate planning: 50%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

4520 East West Highway
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Wallace Law, LLC

4520 East West Highway
Suite 700
Bethesda, MD, 20814

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
VAAuthorized to Practice Law200101/19/2021
MDActive200012/30/2020
DCActive 200010/14/2017
MIActive And In Good Standing199812/27/2020
GAActive Member in Good Standing 199712/21/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top LawyerBethesda Magazine2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2016
Distinguished Law Student AwardWestern Michigan University1997
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerWallace Law, LLC2007 - Present
Of CounselMeyers, Eisler & Leatham, LLC2007 - 2008
AttorneyFurey, Doolan & Abell, LLP2000 - 2007
AttorneyArthur Andersen1999 - 2000
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marilyn J. KellyMichigan Supreme Court1998 - 1999
Adjunct ProfessorThomas M. Cooley Law School1998 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Maryland State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Virginia State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
State Bar of GeorgiaMemberN/A
State Bar of MichiganMemberN/A
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMemberN/A
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMemberN/A
United States Supreme Court BarMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Thomas M. Cooley Law ReviewThe Development and Impact of the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 19951997
Thomas M. Cooley Law ReviewThe Ethical Considerations of Defense Strategies When Confronted With a Victim Impact Statement - Give Us Dirty Laundry?1997
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgetown University Law CenterLL.M.2000
Western Michigan UniversityJ.D.1997
Agnes Scott CollegeB.A.1990
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Parents Speaker SeriesEstate Planning for Families with Minor Children2009
Estate Planning WorkshopThings to Consider in Your Estate Plan2009
The Unmarried Couple: Estate and Tax PlanningEstate and Tax Planning Strategies2009
Parents Speaker SeriesChoosing Guardians and Trustees2008

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Fantastic Estate Lawyer

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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 enjoyed working with her so much that she's helped my dad create a comprehensive estate plan. I would recommend Megan without reservation.

Exceptional

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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

Very pleased with Ms. Wallace's ability and thoroughness . . .

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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, thoroughness, keeping me advised and the attention she and her staff showed me during several months of working together. I willingly recommend Megan Wallace . . .

Probate Closing

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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 seeking legal counsel.

Highly Recommend. Purposeful counsel and knowledgeable insights to estate planning.

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I sought Megan's expertise in revising an old will I had done previously with another attorney many years earlier. The process couldn't have been more different than before! Megan took a sequential and thoughtful approach in determining the best options for me to consider as part of this highly personal document. Pleasant, fun and knowledgeable I am happy to provide a testimonial on her behalf. I recommend her to my own clients, friends and neighbors.

Excellent estate planning services

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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 situation clearly defined and successfully managed differences between my preferences and those of my wife. I'd happily work with Megan again.

Highly recommend!

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Megan was such a pleasure to work with! Everything you've ever heard about lawyers? Forget all that and just hire Megan... She's smart, *good*, friendly, so easy to work with, professional and responsive. We needed our wills, trusts, etc. updated and put in place and Megan took care of everything. She asked us questions that help us understand and clarify our needs and intentions, made sure we'd considered all angles, and then set up the legal documents and structures exactly as per our decisions. I would HIGHLY recommend Megan and will certainly be calling her myself anytime I need legal work in the future!

Estate Planning

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Megan Wallace was thorough and provided us with clear explanations related to our options which allowed us to make informed decisions throughout our estate planning process. We would definitely work with Ms. Wallace again in the future.

Megan Wallace review

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I recently purchased a small business in Falls Church, VA and needed the help of a lawyer. I was lucky enough to find Megan. She assisted me throughout the transition, working diligently to ensure my best interests were looked out for. This was unfamiliar territory for me and she made sure I understood each aspect of the sale. Megan was easy to get in touch with and reliable when it came down to deadlines. What I appreciated most however, was her personal support and enthusiasm for my career move. I felt she held a genuine interest in my business, rather than being treated as just another legal transaction.

Top Notch Lawyer

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Megan is extraordinary. She is a master at helping me understand the legal ramifications surrounding contracts, agreements, and more. I find her to be truly innovative. focused on possibility, and highly knowledgeable. She is able to bring the language of agreements to simple yet meaningful language that captures the spirit of the law in a way most can understand. More she is responsive and I trust her to give me excellent advice.
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Lindsey Sarowitz, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 13, 2018
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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!

Jennifer Fairfax, Estate planning Attorney on May 3, 2010
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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.

Suzanne Simpson, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 25, 2010
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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!

Erica Gloger, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 9, 2009
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Megan is quite knowledgeable and sophisticated in the field and I have enjoyed getting to know her.

Edward Biggin, Business Attorney on Feb 27, 2009
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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.

John Barger, Business Attorney on Feb 26, 2009
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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.