Thomas M McCartin

Thomas M McCartin

4.8
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 51 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Elder Law ... +2 more

1 Metro Square, 51 Monroe St Ste 1407, Rockville, MD

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, preparation of deeds, arranging for title transfers to implement plans, creating vehicles to bypass probate

51 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Elder Law 20%

Powers of attorney, medical directives, guardianships, Medicaid planning, litigation related to above

46 years | 300 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Administration of estates, including having the Personal Representative appointed, inventories, accounts, sales of property, preparation of all tax returns, will contests and other litigation

51 years | 1,200 cases

20%
Tax 20%

Federal and state Individual and fiduciary income tax, federal and state estate tax, federal gift tax

51 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Business 10%

Business formation, Buy-Sell agreements, Business succession planning, Sale of business, Litigation

51 years | 250 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 50 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 51 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas M. McCartin

1 Metro Square, 51 Monroe St Ste 1407, Rockville, MD, 20850-2408

Law Offices of Thomas M. McCartin

20100 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, MD, 20839

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Thomas M McCartin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2018 | Estate Planning

Very helpful lawyer.

Me. McCartin answered all my questions, was very responsive. I will continue to use him for estate planning.

Posted by Sylvia | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estates, Wills, Tax

Mr. McCartin has been my attorney for more than a decade, and I am well pleased with all the work he has done for me. He is very professional, thorough and knowledgeable. He responds promptly to emails and telephone calls. He handled the settlement of my mother's estate in 2003 and my husband's esta...te in 2010. He has prepared my will (twice, due to changes in the family), my healthcare advanced directive and my power of attorney. In addition, he has prepared my tax returns annually since 2005. I recommend him highly with no reservations.

Posted by Trish | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Elder care / elder law matters

I have known Tom for over 20 years. He is an outstanding Elder care and Estate planning attorney. He assisted me with elder care complications with my mother and her estate. He took the time explaining issues with me in great detail and made many helpful recommendations. He accomplished everything I... ever asked of him promptly and professionally with compassion. I would highly recommend Tom. He is a pillar in our community. Tom is always there to lend a helping hand.

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Kevin Fay

Wills and living wills lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

1978

Outstanding Young Man of America, United States Jaycees

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Thomas M. McCartin

Associations

1976 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member and Chair, Estates and Trusts Section

1974 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2008

Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight

2005 - 2016

Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

2005 - 2007

Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board

Chairman

2004 - 2007

Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board

Board Member and Chairman

1985 - 1986

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Chairman

1977 - 1978

Rockville Jaycees

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Edwin C. Wood, Estate No. 76246, Orphan's Court for Anne Arundel County, MD

I achieved a settlement where my client and her brother received 58% of the estate.

Estate of David Yegher, Estate No. W61913, Orphan's Court for Montgomery County, MD

Caveat dismissed and settlement made giving virtually entire estate to my client

Detwiler v. Keeler, et al, Case No. 306437-V, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Mary;and

Judgment for my client in the amount of $400,000

Payne v. Payne, No. 238307 MD Court of Special Appeals

Judgment for my client

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Education

1974

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2009

Probate Beyond the Basics Probate

2007

Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law Probate Law

Publications

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Probate Beyond the Basics

2007

National Business Institute Seminar Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law

Languages

English

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