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Thomas James Renner

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  • Nottingham, MD
  • Licensed for 50 years
  • Free consultation
Thomas James Renner
Thomas James Renner
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About Thomas

The time to take action to protect your family, wealth and assets is now. Free consultation.

Tom has dedicated over 40 years to providing exemplary service to his clients in matters of wills, trusts & estates including powers of attorney, health care directives, estate administration, estate planning, estate tax plans, and asset protection. Other practice areas include business law in matters such as incorporation, liquidation, and buying & selling of businesses, and Federal and State taxation law.

Tom listens to your needs, takes the time to research your situation completely, and takes every possible course of action ensuring the most effective and successful outcome.

Each engagement benefits from the depth and breadth of Tom's knowledge and expertise, and many of his clients repeatedly turn to him for counsel and representation

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Practice areas

OtherPower of attorneyTrustsWills and living willsEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 45%

    Probate, estate administration, estate planning, estate tax plans, asset protection.

  2. Wills and living wills: 15%

    Preparation of Wills and Living Wills/Advance Directives.

    48 years

  3. Trusts: 15%

    Preparation of all types of trusts from simple to complex.

    48 years

  4. Power of attorney: 15%

    Preparation of Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney.

    48 years

  1. Business: 5%

    Incorporation, liquidation, buying and selling of businesses.

    48 years

  2. Tax: 5%

    Estate taxation, gift taxation, audits and income tax liabilities.

    51 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Thomas J. Renner, LLC

8640 Ridgely's Choice Drive
Suite 201A
Nottingham, MD, 21236

Website
http://www.rennerlegal.com/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MDActive197011/30/2015
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers0
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
    J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono AwardMaryland State Bar Association, Taxation Section2014
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney: Estate planning & admin, wills, trusts, business lawThomas J. Renner, LLC2016 - Present
    Attorney: Estate planning & admin, wills, trusts, business lawNolan, Plumhoff & Williams, Chtd.1973 - 2015
    Attorney: Estate and Gift TaxationInternal Revenue Service1970 - 1973
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Business Network InternationalMember2016 - Present
    Baltimore County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Maryland State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Attorney Grievance Commission’s Inquiry CommitteeMemberN/A
    Maryland State Bar Association, Taxation Section CouncilMember1981 - 1984
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    National Business InstituteHow to Smoothly Navigate Form 706: New Uses, Reporting Risks and More2017
    National Business InstitutePortability and Other Hot Topics Engendered by ATRA2015
    National Business InstituteTax Reporting and Post-Mortem Tax Matters2015
    National Business InstitutePost-Mortem Planning, Trust Administration And Tax Hurdles2014
    National Business InstituteFederal Estate Tax Update2012
    National Business InstituteTips For Avoiding Liability Issues You May Face In Closing2009
    National Business InstituteProbate Litigation2007
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Maryland School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1970
    University of MarylandBS - Bachelor of Science1965
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    National Business Institute Seminar on Trusts: The Ultimate GuideTax Deduction with Trusts2017
    National Business Institute Seminar on Advanced Trusts and Estates: A "How-to" GuideFederal & Maryland Estate Tax, Tax Basis Planning2017
    National Business Institute on 2015/2016 Tax Update for Estate PlannersPortability and Other Hot Topics Engendered by ATRA2015
    National Business Institute Seminar on Probate Boot CampPost-Mortem Planning, Trust Administration, and Tax Hurdles2014
    National Business Institute Seminar on Estate PlanningTax Planning for Trusts and Estates2012

    Reviews

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    Experienced and professional

    Posted by

    Mr Renner, and his staff, were very courteous and professional. Mr Renner listened to my concerns and needs, and fully implemented them. I was able to return within a few days to sign and pick-up my documents. The fee was quite reasonable as well. I recommend Mr Renner's expertise and service.
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    Estate Planning

    Posted by

    Mr. Renner was very helpful and answered all my questions and concerns. And he is very easy to talk to. I would gladly recommend him to other folks who might need legal help especially estate planning.
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    Will and Trust

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    Attorney Renner was professional and made sure our needs were met in the wording of our Will and Trust.
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    Physician Assistant

    Posted by

    For years I had put off making a will and estate planning. I made a decision to contact Mr Renner, and after doing so I wondered why I had waited so long. I found him to be down to earth, straightforward, he gave good and practical advise, was prompt, and professional . His office is easy to find and the office staff could not have been nicer.
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    Very Professional

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    Mr. Renner was very helpful and professional during a trying time with my father. I have not had much interaction with Attorney's, so I was very cautious when I needed an Attorney. Mr. Renner and Colleen were very helpful and accommodating to our needs, and continued to be even after our business was concluded. I would highly recommend Mr. Renner's services
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    client

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    Mr. Renner aggressively applied his skills to creating a will that is thoroughly in line with my wishes. He was patient in explaining all aspects of the will including what was and was not possible. He coordinated the legalities of the will on the phone with my financial preparer so that beneficiaries of the annuities and those mentioned in the will lined up perfectly allowing no ambiguities at the time of dispersement. This has allowed me 100% peace of mind, and I am grateful for that.
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    A Long Time Relationship

    Posted by

    I can hardly remember how long ago that my husband and I first met with Thomas Renner, getting our wills straight, etc. Lo these many years later, he has still provided helpful guidance and attention to our needs.
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    Excellent

    Posted by

    My husband and I have worked with Tom for several years updating our wills, POA's and health care directives. A few years ago I had to move my mother to MD from Florida and needed assistance with her will, etc., Tom was very prompt in assisting us. He also responds to emails and phone calls very quickly. Tom has proven to us that he genuinely cares about us as people with needs before being clients. I highly recommend him!
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    Experienced lawyer with integrity and compassion

    Posted by

    Tom prepared wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents for my parents. He then helped me and my siblings settle their estate when they passed. Tom is knowledgeable, trustworthy, thoughtful, responsive, loyal, and kind. If you are looking for a competent attorney who charges reasonable fees to help with estate matters, I highly recommend Tom.
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    Knowledgable and efficient!

    Posted by

    We used Tom to help us with the sale of a business. He did a great job helping us navigate through the process! He was always available to answer our questions and was very quick and efficient getting us the things we needed. We had to draw on his experience for several things that came up during the process. We were able to talk through the scenarios with him and he had a couple good solutions that we didn't think of. We will continue to use him and would definitely recommend him.
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    Douglas Burgess, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 9, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Tom's level of knowledge, built up through years of practice, is beyond compare. He is everyone's "go to" fellow lawyer to seek wise counsel regarding estate planning and administration.

    Cost

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