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Colleen M. Prosser

Probate Attorney at Annapolis, MD

5.0   20 reviews

also known as Colleen Sinclair Prosser

  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 32 years
    Maryland - MD 32 years
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1990
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Colleen

Learn Colleen’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Probate
    60%
    I supervise the Estate Administration Department at SinclairProsser Law, LLC. I work closely with my staff and clients to open estates and work through the process of settling the estate. This includes filing the appropriate paperwork at the Register of Wills, discussing estate settlement strategies with my clients, filing estate tax returns, working closely with accountants and CPAs on income tax issues pertaining to the estate.

    30 years, 200 cases

  2. Estate planning
    40%
    I work with my clients to develop estate plans that meet their needs. This includes preparing and drafting powers of attorneys, wills, and revocable living trusts. I work with my clients to transfer assets into trusts or title assets so they pass to the intended person after someone passes away. I also set up documents so if my client is unable to act while living their loved ones can step in without going to court.

    30 years, 1,000 cases

Formerly the owner and manager of SinclairProsser Law, Colleen spent two decades at the helm of a busy practice and steered her firm with a guiding hand. Colleen continues to bring a wealth of Estate Planning and Estate Administration experience to the law firm through direct involvement with the clients of Sinclair Prosser Gasior. She has served on the Board of Governors Education Committee of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, on the Board of Trustees for By Their Side, Lifelong Advocates for Marylanders with Developmental Disabilities and as a Board Member of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.

Professional Experience
An established member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Colleen offers years of experience in estate preservation and transfer. As a strong proponent of the living trust, she also focuses on wills, powers of attorney, living wills, probate, trust administration, prenuptial agreements, nursing home planning, and special needs planning. She recommends long term care insurance and life insurance as valuable estate preservation vehicles, and strives to assure the compatibility of her clients’ estate plan and financial plan. Sensitive to the challenges presented by lifestyle and circumstance, Colleen addresses each situation with personal attention, wisdom, and skill.

Education
Colleen Sinclair Prosser received her Bachelor of Science degree with Academic Honors from University of Maryland, College Park in 1985, and earned a Juris Doctor degree from The Catholic University of America in 1990. As a 20+ year member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys she is required to complete 36 hours of continuing education a year. Ms. Prosser is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Anne Arundel County Bar Association. Colleen graduated from South River High School in 1980.

Personal
Married to award-winning artist Les Prosser, Jr., Colleen and Les are the proud parents of one son, Jake. Colleen was born in Washington, D.C. and is a lifetime resident of Maryland. She is the daughter of the late R. Ronald Sinclair, founder of SinclairProsser Law and executive member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and Maureen Mershon, partner in the Holiday Point Marina in Edgewater, Maryland. Colleen enjoys the outdoors with frequent trips to surrounding areas for biking, hiking and skiing. She is a member of the Columbia Ski Club and has a fondness for British culture cultivated by her time as an exchange student in Europe.

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Posted by ap20201 | March 8, 2020
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Trustworthy and Thorough
Our experience with SinclairProsser Law, LLC was very positive from our first meeting. The entire staff was friendly and caring. They answered all of our questions and informed us about matters we wouldn’t have known to ask about. We would highly recommend their services.
Posted by Jim | February 12, 2020
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Separate Trust Establishment and Revisions upon Spouse's Death
My wife and I established separate trusts and updated estate documents through an effort that was completed in October 2017. In December 2017 my wife exhibited maladies that were diagnosed as Metastatic Melanoma. After several weeks in hospice, she passed away on Christmas Day 2017. How quickly one's world can be turned upside down....and how grateful I have been to have had current, complete estate documents through which I can, as trustee, manage the resulting estate affairs. Colleen Prosser, along with Crystal, helped us to update our estate documents. It was very comforting to have someone like Colleen who has extensive background in estate law to formulate and implement a trust structure and provisions that allows effective management by me as trustee. The carefully crafted documents also lay the groundwork for transition to alternative designated trustees should I pass or become incapable of decision making. These documents provide piece of mind that I am leaving a "tight ship" that can be easily passed on and sustained. Colleen was very helpful in assessing approaches that best fit our assets and financial resources. As with everyone my wife and I met at Sinclair Prosser, she was very competent, pleasant, patient, and helpful.
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Posted by lr17651 | July 27, 2019
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Trust Administration and Restatement
My wife passed away on August 12, 2016. Our living trust was 5 years old on August 11, 2016, so on completion of the necessary trust administration occasioned by my wife’s passing, I agreed to a restatement of the trust to reflect pertinent changes which had taken place in the 5 years since the trust was formed. I found the firm’s representative to be responsive, thorough and highly professional in all respects.
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Posted by HL | May 10, 2019
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Ladue Administrative Trust
I found SinclairProsser Law to be a valuable asset after the death of my husband. They helped me navigate legal issues and always had my interests at heart. I thank you for being there for me.
Posted by A I H | December 18, 2018
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Highly Recommended
When first making contact we knew nothing about trusts or wills. Everyone I dealt with was helpful and informative and I felt very comfortable and much more informed than I thought I would and did not have any qualms about turning my information over to SinclairProsser Law L.L.C. to handle. Recently I had occasions to have them settle my husband’s Estate and they were both sympathetic and professional. I would definitely encourage anyone to use them for Estate Planning.
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Posted by Patricia C | November 10, 2018
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Surviving A Spouse’s Death
Many years ago we set up a Trust with Mrs. Sinclair. When my husband passed in 2018, SinclairProsser was there to walk me through all the financial & legal procedures to settle the estate. They made sure I understood what I needed to do and what they would handle. Whenever I had a question someone was available to give me an answer. They made a difficult time much easier & they kept me informed as to their progress.
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Posted by ROS | June 2, 2018
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Committed to High Standard of Service
Sinclair Prosser Law Firm provides exceptional professional advice and guidance regarding legal and financial matters. I found the staff to be committed to a high standard of services to me and my family.
Posted by C M | November 16, 2017
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Exceptional Client Service
Initially I attended a seminar on Estate Planning offered by Sinclair Prosser just to gain knowledge. Little did I know that I would one day use that knowledge and know exactly who to call. Based on a family situation in 2010, I met w/ Nicole Livingston to create an estate plan. She very patiently guided me through the process. I have needed to make changes twice in the following 7 yrs. and again Nicole has patiently guided me. I feel very confident that my trustee will have excellent guidance when it is time to execute my wishes. I confidently recommend this firm to adults first to gain knowledge and then to know where to turn when need becomes evident.
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Posted by Brigid H | October 6, 2017
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Professional Service
Having received a referral from a friend, I attended one of the SinclairProsser workshops to learn more about the services they offer. Satisfied that their approach was comprehensive, I made an appointment with Nicole Livingston. Nicole was empathetic and professional in her approach -- quite easy to talk to. After the legal documents were drawn up, I then met with paralegals who walked me through the details of their execution -- again, personal and professional in their approach.
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Posted by REN & LGC | August 5, 2017
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Outstanding Legal Support for Estate Settlement
We had an estate settlement with the complication of a second marriage, two families, an administrative trust, real estate, and other financial issues. The process a bit overwhelming when you are not familiar with the intricacies of wills, trusts, probate, and estate settlement in general. Having the assistance of Sinclair Prosser Law was invaluable in guiding us through the entire process.
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Posted by E C | August 4, 2017
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Exceptional Client Service
I found the Sinclair Prosser services excellent; from the seminar to the final signatures and well drafted documents. I was happy not to be treated like a doddering old geezer (whether it was true or not ) but as an 85 year old who could still think and function. They simplified everything. Sinclair Prosser straightened out the kinks in my estate planning with wisdom, efficiency and thoughtfulness. Thank you.
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Posted by LT | June 24, 2017
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Excellent Client Service
Firm was very thorough and patient as I went through this process. Colleen saved me a lot of money with regard to tax issues by contacting my accountant. She took the initiative.
Posted by Linda W | April 5, 2017
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5 Stars
You are highly professional. Everyone knew the business and every question was clearly answered. I felt very comfortable talking about my personal business. You made me feel important. I am so glad I went to your seminar. I walked out knowing I wanted you to help me. I am very happy to be a client of yours.
Posted by J S S | March 28, 2017
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Assistance Provided by Sinclair Prosser
My wife and I decided it was time to update our end of life documents. We attended a Sinclair Prosser seminar on trusts, which was excellent, and decided it was what we wanted to do. Not only did we want to protect our assets, but we wanted a process to clearly layout for our kids where all of our assets were located and what they needed to do in the event our deaths. Sinclair Prosser made the establishment of our trust and related end of life documents a clear and easy-to-follow process in which we participated throughout. Our documents were quickly processed and each were thoroughly explained by friendly attorneys so we knew the purpose of every document so we could ensure that our wishes and intentions were properly reflected. My wife suddenly died nearly 7 years later. When I notified Sinclair Prosser of my tragedy, Sinclair Prosser set up an appointment to talk with me about the steps that needed to be taken to set up the estate and how to re title assets where necessary. They offered their services to help in this process, which was extremely helpful during this trying time. I had several questions and made many calls to get them answered. They always made me feel, even though I knew that this wasn’t the case, that I was the only client they had. As they were working on settling the estate, they worked with me to restate the Trust and to remove my wife from the Trust. Throughout this emotionally difficult process, I always felt that the attorneys and their staff understood exactly what I was going through. As a result, they made the settlement of the estate and the restatement of the Trust as easy as possible.
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Posted by J M | March 23, 2017
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A Great Firm!
The team of SinclairProsser Law, LLC was very knowledgeable and obviously up to date concerning rules and regulations. It was such a great relief knowing they were available in my “hour of need.” Thank you.
Posted by JPS | February 14, 2017
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Satisfied Customer
Very satisfying. All employees top notch. Everyone very knowledgeable and work well as a team.
Posted by Wanda G | December 25, 2016
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Safeguarding Assets
The SinclairProsser Law Firm, LLC provided me and my husband with exceptional legal in a.) the establishment of our trust, b.) compilation of bank, stock, property and other proof of assets & the appropriate documents for us to sign & send to various banking, retirement plan, property for inclusion in the trust, c.) a review and actions after 5 years to update our trust areas as needed due to legislative changes impacting how we continue this protection due to legal changes.
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Posted by Gwenda M | October 9, 2016
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Topnotch Firm !!!
This seminar was one of the best ways I spent 1 - 2 hrs. of my time. The presentation was spot on for what I was looking for. The presentation of the information was presented in a very professional, sincere way to understanding what information I was looking for. The information presented in the seminar was actually presented to me when I actually sat down to process to the firm what I needed was so laid out to me that was just incredible. This firm is topnotch. This firm makes your needs top priority.
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Posted by A W | October 8, 2016
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Attorney Advocacy and Counseling
The SinclairProsser firm excels in its dissemination and interpretation of information and laws affecting clients. Over the ten years that I have been affiliated with the firm ( as client ) , the staff has been responsive to requests for conferences to adjust my living trust. My lawyer has had my best interests in mind and has given thoughtful advice.
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Posted by ESP | August 5, 2016
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Great Service!
The overview and detailed attention to our estate plan gave my wife and me peace of mind. The entire experience was stress free because of the patient and understandable way our questions were answered. The staff is organized and efficient - we are so pleased that we selected the SinclairProsser firm for our estate plan. We highly recommend them!
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AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Board Member
  • By Their Side
  • 2002 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Sinclair Prosser Gasior
  • 1996 - Present
  • Attorney/Owner
  • SinclairProsser Law, LLC
  • 1996 - 2019

Education

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Bachelor of Science
  • 1985

Legal Cases

  • Estate of Rebecca Bednarik
  • Settlement of Probate Estate

Associations

  • American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • 1995 - Present
  • The District of Columbia Bar
  • 1991 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • 1990 - Present
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • N/A
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Transforming the Lives of Families with 20 Years of Membership
  • American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • 2015

Publications

  • American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • Total Wealth Management
  • 2004

Speaking Engagements

  • Estate Planning Seminar for Non-Profit Organizations
  • What is Planned Giving?
  • 2011
  • 2011 Quarterly Membership Meeting
  • Legal Issues for Families and Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

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Estate planning Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"Colleen is tremendously experienced in every aspect of estate planning and administration. She has a passion for this area of law and strives to help clients acquire peace of mind on such a difficult subject. I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"Colleen Prosser is one of the most experienced estate planning and administration attorneys in the tri-state area. Her rich experience allows her to solve even the most complex estate planning and estate administration questions a client can have. She has a wealth of knowledge in regards to every aspect of this area of the law. Beyond her impressive command of the law, she is also a compassionate and honest lawyer who will always advise her clients wisely. I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen has done a fantastic job building Sinclair Prosser Law as a firm that focuses directly on clients and their families. She is able to assist the firms client in all aspects of estate planning and estate administration."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Colleen through our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Colleen is a highly respected lawyer in the aforementioned national membership of attorneys and bottom line, a pleasure to spend time with. I highly recommend Colleen."
Estate planning Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Colleen for a number of years through our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is truly a leader among her Academy colleagues in technical expertise and her guidance is regularly sought from a legal perspective. However, it is her fierce commitment to her clients and their best interests that I most admire. I highly recommend Colleen and her firm."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Colleen is a nice person and talented attorney. She works hard to maintain her expertise for representing her clients. She is trustworthy and honest, all you want in your attorney."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Colleen as a member of the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Colleen is among the most conscientious, knowledgeable attorneys in the country. I would recommend her without reservation."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
Estate planning Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Ms. Prosser for about twelve years through our affiliation with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is as knowledgeable about all issues of estate planning as she is caring. I've referred clients to her firm through the years, and would not hesitate continuing to do so. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Colleen for several years. When I first started my practice, Colleen was always willing to help me and answer my questions. Since then, I have worked with her on matters involving several of my clients. Colleen and her staff are a pleasure to work with, and her expertise and commitment to client service are top notch. I would not hesitate to refer a friend, family member or client to Colleen for estate planning or elder law needs."
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
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