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also known as Colleen Sinclair Prosser
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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33 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 1991
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Acquired: 1990
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900 Bestgate Road, Suite 103, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Strayer University Building, 1520 Jabez Run, Suite 300, Millersville, MD, 21108
14300 Gallant Fox Lane, Suite 204, Bowie, MD, 20715
Hamilton Centre II, 3261 Old Washington Road, Suite 2020, Waldorf, MD, 20602
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Posted by ap20201 | March 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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 ...
Posted by lr17651 | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
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 trus...
Posted by HL | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
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 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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. Recentl...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Transforming the Lives of Families with 20 Years of Membership, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2002 - Present
Board Member, By Their Side
1996 - Present
Attorney, Sinclair Prosser Gasior
1996 - 2019
Attorney/Owner, SinclairProsser Law, LLC
1995 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
1991 - Present
The District of Columbia Bar
1990 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
Settlement of Probate Estate
1990
Juris Doctor
1985
Bachelor of Science
2011
What is Planned Giving?
2011
Legal Issues for Families and Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
2004
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