Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson

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Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Spencerville, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +2 more

2000 Spencerville Road, Spencerville, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Suzanne

Biography

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Comprehensive, Compassionate, and Convenient Elder Law Services

Comprehensive, compassionate and convenient probate administration

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Write Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directives in a logical and concise manner to represent my client's wishes and to provide them with peace of mind.

35 years

30%
Probate 20%

Work with the personal representative/executor to process Last Will and Testament through the Register of Wills Office. Also conduct Trust Administration. Goal is to make the process smooth and efficient.Have processed extraordinarily complex cases.

35 years

20%
Trusts 20%

Write Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Spend-thrift Trusts, Children's Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Medicaid Trusts

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Write Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directives to provide peace of mind to clients who can rest knowing their wishes are fully expressed.

35 years

20%
Elder Law 10%

Guide elderly clients and their families/loved ones as they navigate the inevitable changes and issues that arise in old age.

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2014 2012
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Simpson Law, PA

2000 Spencerville Road, Spencerville, MD, 20868

SimpsonLaw.biz

Online Presence

Other places you can find Suzanne online.

Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by Joe | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Thank You Suzanne!

Roughly 13 years ago, I asked Suzanne to write my Last Will and Testament and health directives. I was very pleased by her work and attention to detail back then. More recently, as much has changed for me since that time, I asked Suzanne to provide me with an updated LWT, health directives and place... my estate into a revocable trust. Suzanne is very efficient, stays on point, gives a quick turn around on the product, and has a wonderful team who are a pleasure to work with. On a personal level, Suzanne made me feel very comfortable about those end of life issues I had been worrying over. Its a fantastic feeling to have the sense of security these legal document provide. Thanks Suzanne!!

Suzanne Simpson

Replied last May 10, 2018

Thank you so much, Joe. It was great to see you again and catch up!

Posted by Mike | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Plan and Will

Suzanne prepared the Estate Plan (Revocable Living Trust) for my parents and also my Will. Suzanne's definitely deserves a five star rating and Avvo Pro rating of 10 as she is everything you want in an attorney. Experience, easy to talk to, patient, caring, knowledgeable, efficient, explains things... and someone you can trust. And a dog lover too!

Suzanne Simpson

Replied last April 16, 2018

Thank you Mike. So enjoyed working with you and your parents.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Prepared Wills and Trusts

Changed Wills and Trusts prperade in another state after our move to Maryland. All issues were clearly explained and advised for our best alternatives. All work was prepare expeditiously and accomplished in a short period.

Posted by Srini | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Revocable Trust

I found Suzanne Simpson online and got an immediate response to my inquiries. During our first meeting she made me feel very comfortable, explaining the process thoroughly so that even someone unfamiliar with wills, like myself, could understand. The whole process was totally painless and prompt a...nd I couldn't be happier.

Suzanne Simpson

Replied last October 26, 2017

Thank you so much, Srini, Addy and I both enjoyed working with you!

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

We consulted Suzanne Simpson to have our wills updated. She was most helpful and patient as she explained all of the details. We were very pleased with her advice, support, and assistance in completing our wills and trusts. We have already referred friends to her.

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Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Somair Alam

Business lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch litigation attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Cary Jacobson

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Suzanne Simpson. She is personable, professional and an experienced estate planning and probate attorney. I have referred clients to her in the past and look forward to doing so in the future."

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Cheryl Rice

Probate lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Suzanne accepted a referral of a client of my firm who needed help with a probate of an estate in her jurisdiction. She met with the clients promptly, handled their matter efficiently and has made the clients feel very comfortable. I would not hesitate to refer other matters to her in the future."

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Gus Bernard

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Suzanne's work. I've known Suzanne for over 10 years, worked with her at the Estates & Trusts Section of the Howard County Bar Association, and worked a matter together with her. I am a witness to her professional behavior and integrity - she's a great attorney and a great person. Suzanne's experience and professional judgment are great assets to her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a loved one to her."

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Anne Laynor

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Simpson is experienced, diligent, conscientious, thorough, responsive and professional. She serves her clients extremely well and is a valued member of our legal community."

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Callista Freedman

Wills and living wills lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Suzanne is a wonderful individual to not only work with, but also to have her on your side. She is very knowledgeable in the practice areas of wills, trust, estates and business. She provides advice and counsel in clear and non-legalize terms so you may understand your options and make informed decisions."

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Margaret Oliver

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Suzanne is very knowledgeable about the law and the recent changes. She is wonderful with clients, keeping them informed and advising them regarding how best to protect themselves."

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Chaya Kundra

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is personable, professional and a wonderful attorney. Both her work ethic and work quality are outstanding; she is terrific."

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Katherine Taylor

Estate planning lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Suzanne Simpson is knowledgable, efficient, communicative and helpful. She keeps up with the latest laws affecting her area of practice."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

2020

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

Nominee ATHENA Women's Leadeship Award, Athena International

2016

10 Best Elder Law Attorney MD, AIOLC

2011

Executives and Entrepreneurs, Cambridge Who's Who Among Professionals

2010

Class of 2011, Leadership Montgomery

1990

Inns of Court, George Mason University School of Law

Work Experience

1999 - 2000

Senior Associate, Bean Kinney & Korman

1992 - 1999

Associate, Smolen & Plevy, PC

1991 - 1992

Judicial Law Clerk, Fairfax County Circuit Court

Associations

1992 - Present

Maryland Bar Association

1991 - Present

Virginia Bar Associaton

2009 - 2011

Olney Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2008 - 2009

Howard County Womens Bar Association

President

2008 - 2011

Howard County Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section

Co-chair

2007 - 2014

Estate Planning Council of Suburban Maryland

Secretary

1998 - 2000

Fairfax Bar Association, CLE Committee

Co-Chair

1998 - 2000

Washington Ski Club

General Counsel

Education

1999

Mediation Matters

Carl Schneider

1991

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

George Mason University

Double BA

N/A

Institute for European Studies, Vienna Austria

Speaking Engagements

2019

Money Smart For Older Adults

Elder Financial Abuse

2019

Cornerstone Montgomery Advisory Boad

Elder Financial Abuse

2016

Silver Spring Professional Mothers

Estate Planning for Young Families

2015

Trusts 101

Special Needs Trusts

2015

Estate Administration and Medicaid Estate Recovery

Legal Ethics in Estate Administration

2013

Elder Law Conference

Advanced Directives/Living Wills

2012

Women's Finance Group DC

Estate Planning

2012

Montgomery Village International Moms Club

Estate Planning

2012

Blog Radio Estate Planning

2012

Baltimore Veterans Affairs

Estate Planning

2011

Think About It

Estate Planning

2011

Moms, Inc.

Estate Planning

2011

Estate Planning and Long Term Care Insurance

Estate Planning

2010

Vegetarian Resource Group

Estate Planning

2010

Real Estate Investment Society

Estate Planning

2010

Moms, Inc.

Business Planning

2009

Moms Club International

Estate Planning

2009

Howard County Bar Association Trust and Estate Section

Grantor Trusts

Publications

2015

NBI Estate Administration and Medicaid Estate Recovery Legal Ethics in Estate Administration

2013

Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: What you Need to Know Advanced Directives: Making Tomorrow's End-of-Life Decisions Today

2010

Baltimore Sun Wills and Trusts

1990

Regulatory Affairs Journal (RAJ) Editor

1989

Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Editor

Languages

German

Activity

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