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Stephen Ronald Elville

Estate planning Attorney at Columbia, MD

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  • Licensed for 21 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Stephen

Learn Stephen’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    40%
    Elder Law is simply estate planning for those persons who are age 55-60 or above, or for those persons who are afflicted with a disability or other illness or condition. Put another way, generally Elder Law is estate planning for older adults who do not have taxable estates. Elder Law client is an older client whose chief concern is disability and long-term care planning, not estate tax avoidance.

    13 years

  2. Estate planning
    40%
    Estate Planning is the orderly disposition (distribution) of your assets to the person or persons of your choice, in the manner you wish to give it to them, and in the most expeditious and cost-effective way possible. Said another way, Estate Planning is the process of giving your assets to who to want, the way you want, in the most efficient way possible.

    13 years

  3. Guardianship
    10%
    Guardianship is the legal process where one of more persons seek the court’s appointment to manage personal or financial affairs of another. These affairs include managing property, accounts, and making medical decisions for a minor or an incapacitated adult. A court may grant a guardianship when it finds that a minor or incapacitated adult is incapable of managing his or her own personal or financial affairs and there is no less restrictive alternative available.

    13 years

  4. Tax
    10%
    routinely practices before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Comptroller of Maryland in the resolution of federal and state income tax, estate tax, sales tax, and other tax controversies. We are experienced in handling and resolving all levels of tax liabilities, from amounts less than $25,000.00, to amounts exceeding more than $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. The key in any tax controversy situation is communication with the taxing authority and management of the process.

    13 years

"PLANNING FOR LIFE, PLANNING FOR LEGACIES"-- USING SUPERIOR LEGAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.

The attorneys and staff of Elville and Associates are proud of the firm’s charitable organization – the Elville Center for the Creative Arts. Founded on June 30, 2014 by Elville and Associates’ principal and lead attorney Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M., the Elville Center is a 501(c)(iii) non-profit corporation that partners with local and regional businesses such as the classical music station 91.5 WBJC, Music and Arts, schools, the Columbia Orchestra, and other non-profit organizations to provide music instruments, music instrument rental, music lessons, and participation in music-related activities to and for children of all ages throughout Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. The purpose of the Elville Center is to improve the quality of life of children of all ages by providing them the opportunity to learn music theory and application, and experience cultural events related to the musical and creative arts; and to use music and the promotion of music-related activities to transcend social and economic divisions.

As most of our clients are aware, Elville and Associates is an active sponsor of the arts through its support of WBJC classical radio and performances. The firm also promotes awareness of the arts by providing clients with opportunities to attend events at The Kennedy Center, The Strathmore, Modell Lyric Opera House, and other venues. Although Elville and Associates has traditionally supported and promoted music in the classical genre, student participants in Elville Center-sponsored educational activities have the ability to choose their own musical paths based on their own individual preferences, talents, and goals.

Your monetary donations and used musical instrument donations are critical to the success of the Elville Center’s mission. In addition to individual and corporate donations, Elville and Associates began its own contributions to the Elville Center in June, 2014. It is the hope of Mr. Elville that this charitable initiative will capture the imaginations and enthusiasm of our clients, business partners, and the community at large culminating in the fulfillment of many dreams and a continuation of the music.

If you are interested in the Elville Center for the Creative Arts and would like to learn more, or if you would like to make a musical instrument donation or monetary pledge, please contact visit the Elville Center online at  or contact Jeff Stauffer, Director, at or via email at  Personal meetings with Stephen Elville or Jeff Stauffer for further discussion of the Elville Center are available upon request.

Elville & Associates engages clients in a multi-step educational process to ensure that estate, elder law, and special needs planning works from inception, throughout lifetime, and at administration. Clients are encouraged to take advantage of the Planning Team Concept for leading-edge, customized planning. The mission of Elville and Associates is the education of clients and their families through counseling and superior legal-technical knowledge.

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Elville & Associates, P.C.
7100 Columbia Gateway Drive,
Suite 190
Columbia, MD, 21046

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Principal and Lead Attorney
  • Elville and Associates, P.C.
  • 2010 - Present

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 2006
  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • University of Baltimore
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Associations

  • Howard County Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section
  • Secretary
  • 2016 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Chair of Law Day Maryland
  • 2014 - Present
  • Charitable Gift Planning Advisory Committee for Anne Arundel Medical Center
  • Member
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  • The Arc
  • Member
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  • National Alliance on Mental Illness of Maryland
  • Member
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  • Academy of VA Pension Planners
  • Member
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  • Maryland Association of Adult Day Services
  • Member
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  • ElderLawAnswers
  • Member
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  • Academy of Special Needs Planners
  • Member
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  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member
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  • National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
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  • Maryland State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
  • Member
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  • Advisors' Forum
  • Member
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  • WealthCounsel
  • Member
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  • ElderCounsel
  • Member
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  • National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • Member
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  • Howard County Bar Association
  • Member
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  • Coalition of Geriatric Services
  • Past President
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Howard County Bar Association, Estates and Trusts Section
  • Past Chair
  • 2012 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Top 10 Probate Attorneys of Columbia
  • Expertise.com
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyers
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Community Service Award
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • 2015
  • Tax Scholarship Award
  • Mark Geraci
  • 2001
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Business Institute
  • Trusts Used for Tax Reduction
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  • National Business Institute
  • Correcting Common Trust Mistakes
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  • National Business Institute
  • Planning For Long-Term Care, Level of Care and Cost of Care
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  • Medicare Super Liens
  • Gift Tax Planning
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  • numerous organizations
  • Estate Planning Essentials
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  • The Advisors Forum
  • The Advisors Forum
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (1)
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Estate planning Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steve is a real pleasure to work with, and his legal skills are first rate. He takes excellent care of his clients and is an understanding and knowledgeable counselor. I endorse him wholeheartedly!"
Elder law Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steve applies his significant experience, skill and thoroughness to each client’s case. His sincere, focused and caring attention to each client situation sets him apart and gives clients confidence in their estate or elder law plans."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steve is a knowledgeable, kind, and sincere attorney who is deeply interested in positive outcomes for his clients. He is a natural educator and has a wealth of experience in Estate Planning and Elder Law."
Estate planning Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Mr. Elville. I've known Stephen for over 10 years, and worked with him at the Estates & Trusts Section of the Howard County Bar Association. His professional behavior and integrity are impeccable; he's a great attorney and a great person. Stephen's experience and professional judgment are great assets to his clients. Anyone who hires Stephen can expect the absolute best possible result in his/her matter."
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Columbia Estate planning Lawyer Stephen Ronald Elville
Stephen Ronald Elville
Estate planning Attorney
Columbia, MD
Licensed for 21 years
Virtual consultation available