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Colleen M. Prosser
also known as Colleen Sinclair Prosser
About Colleen
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Probate
60%
33 years | 200 cases
Estate Planning
40%
33 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 35 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1990
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
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Hamilton Centre II, 3261 Old Washington Road, Suite 2020, Waldorf, MD, 20602
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Posted by JPS | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Satisfied Customer
Very satisfying. All employees top notch. Everyone very knowledgeable and work well as a team.
Posted by Wanda G | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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...
Posted by Gwenda M | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 se...
Posted by A W | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
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 bes...
Posted by ESP | August 05, 2016 | Estate Planning
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...
Colleen M. Prosser's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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 endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides