also known as Kandy
Kandace L. Scherr has been providing Elder Law, Estate, and Special Needs planning services to people throughout Maryland. She has been consistently successful at helping her clients qualify for Medicaid, enabling them to protect their assets while in long-term care.
Kind, caring, and always willing to listen, Kandace truly enjoys helping seniors and their loved ones understand the issues they face when difficult situations arise. She recognizes that every person and circumstance is different, and will take the time to help work towards the best possible solution. Kandace’s expertise also includes Guardianships, Veterans Benefits and the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and Special Needs Trusts. She frequently lectures on Elder Law issues.
A native Marylander, Kandace is a graduate of The University of Maryland School of Law and is admitted to practice law in both Maryland and Washington, DC. Ms. Scherr is an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs, a member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and serves on the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association. Kandace also has a degree in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art and enjoys drawing and painting in her free time.
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1400 Front Avenue, Suite 200, Lutherville (State-wide), MD, 21093-5365
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Posted by Rick | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Incredibly efficient and thorough service
I hired Ms Scherr to determine what needed to be done with Veteran's Administration benefits my mother just started receiving. She made the determination to open a First Maryland Disability Trust to administer the initial benefit disbursement. Both Ms. Scherr and her paralegal, Ashley Keim were inc...
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Nursing home transition and Medicaid application
Choosing Kandace Scherr to help me with my mother's transition to nursing home and Medicaid application was an easy decision. From our first meeting, I felt confident and comfortable with her advice and plan of action. Professional and compassionate, Kandace made what could have been a nightmare for...
Posted by Denise | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Medicaid submission
Very disappointed I obtained their services to submit a simple Medicaid application. I had already received all the necessary paperwork myself. I was told the cost would be approx $9,000 I have paid over $13,000+. They submitted the expenses to Medicaid incorrectly & now I am left to submit it on my...
Posted by Melanie | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Melanie Cook
Kandace has been a life-saver for our family. Years ago she took on my mother's messy estate, and recently she completed wills, power-of-attorney, advanced directives for my husband and I. She is incredibly thorough, and an expert on estate law & planning for elders. We have often sought her opin...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017
telephone call
knowledgeable and compassionate. She assessed the situation and informed me of my options. Very appreciative of her time and insight.
"Kandace is a compassionate, knowledgable and trusted advisor and colleague. She is passionate about helping her community and making the complex Medicaid process as easily understandable for our clients as possible. She is reassuring and a reliable source in the field of elder law. I fully endorse this attorney."
Personal injury lawyer
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Client Choice Award, AVVO
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1997 - Present
Senior Partner, Vice President, Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC
1900 - Present
Member, Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC
2017 - Present
Section Council of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Maryland Bar AssociationMembership Committee Chairperson
2010 - Present
Veteran's AdmnistrationCertified Attorney
1998 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2018 - 2018
Leadership MarylandGraduate of Class of 2018
positive results
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BFA
2021
Medicaid
2018
Long Term Care Planning and Asset Protection
2018
Elder Law
2018
Medicaid Spend Down
2017
Medicare Settlements and The Jimmo case
2011
Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security Update
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Elder Law, What is it and What’s Available
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Medical Assistance Planning
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Lecture
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Lecture
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Helping Your Elderly Client
2017
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