Colleen M. Prosser

Colleen M. Prosser

also known as Colleen Sinclair Prosser

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

900 Bestgate Road, Suite 103, Annapolis, MD

About Colleen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

33 years | 200 cases

60%
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.

33 years | 1,000 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1990

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Sinclair Prosser Gasior

900 Bestgate Road, Suite 103, Annapolis, MD, 21401

Sinclair Prosser Gasior

Strayer University Building, 1520 Jabez Run, Suite 300, Millersville, MD, 21108

Sinclair Prosser Gasior

14300 Gallant Fox Lane, Suite 204, Bowie, MD, 20715

Sinclair Prosser Gasior

Hamilton Centre II, 3261 Old Washington Road, Suite 2020, Waldorf, MD, 20602

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Colleen M. Prosser's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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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 ...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.

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...t was formed. I found the firm’s representative to be responsive, thorough and highly professional in all respects.

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...y 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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Colleen M. Prosser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Helen Burgee

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Ayana Johnson

Probate lawyer | 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."

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Jon Gasior

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Matthew Gardner

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Catherine Hammond

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Shawn Garner

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael O'Brien

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Bradley Anderson

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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David Rosen

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Masiuk

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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David Lucas

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Paula Mattson-Sarli

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Curry

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Alexander Pagnotta

Estate planning lawyer

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Jon Gasior

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Victor Lembo

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Matthew Gardner

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David Eldredge

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David Lucas

Estate planning lawyer

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Paula Mattson-Sarli

Estate planning lawyer

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Catherine Hammond

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Patricia Jaron

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Nicole Livingston

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

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

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Board Member, By Their Side

1996 - Present

Attorney, Sinclair Prosser Gasior

1996 - 2019

Attorney/Owner, SinclairProsser Law, LLC

Associations

1995 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

1991 - Present

The District of Columbia Bar

1990 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Rebecca Bednarik

Settlement of Probate Estate

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Education

1990

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Juris Doctor

1985

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

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

Publications

2004

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Total Wealth Management

Languages

English

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