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Maria Worthington McKenna is an associate with Council Baradel. Ms. McKenna’s practice includes estate planning, estate administration, education law and general civil litigation.
Ms. McKenna focuses most of her practice on advising clients with estate planning and estate administration needs. Ms. McKenna advises individuals, couples and families on individualized estate plans and has experience drafting various estate planning documents. Ms. McKenna also has experience navigating the estate administration process for her clients with a focus on alleviating the stress of administering an estate of a loved one. Ms. McKenna has successfully represented clients in state court with respect to estate and/or trust litigation matters, including contesting a Will and challenging a Trustee’s decision regarding use of Trust funds.
In addition to assisting clients, Ms. McKenna serves on the Advisory Board to the Legal Studies Institute at Anne Arundel Community College to help the next generation of legal professionals.
Ms. McKenna is a member of the American Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association and Anne Arundel County Bar Association.
Ms. McKenna was selected by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015 as a “Rising Star” in the areas of Estate Planning & Probate, Schools & Education and Real Estate.
Ms. McKenna was selected by lawyer peers as a Leading Lawyer in the area of Trust/Estate law by What’s Up! Magazine (published May 2014).
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
18 years
Probate
40%
18 years
Education
10%
18 years
General Practice
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 18 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Council Baradel Kosmerl & Nolan Pa
125 West St, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401-2844
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Posted by Wendy | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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We were in need of an attorney to prepare our wills, power of attorney (medical and financial) and health care advance directives. I expected it to be a difficult discussion as my spouse and I are not always on the same page on certain topics but Maria made it easy. There were some tears, some laug...
Posted by Charles | August 07, 2015 | Trusts
Maria N. Worthington McKenna - Lawyer
Since Mrs. McKenna became my lawyer I have been deeply impressed with her legal ability. She has already resolved three important family Trusts in a most expeditious manner. She has been exceptionally friendly and understanding. I recommend her highly.
Maria N. Worthington McKenna's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. McKenna is very experienced and highly competent. I have worked with her many times over the years, mostly in matters pertaining to foreclosures. I recommend Ms. McKenna without reservation."
"Maria is a competent and dependable attorney who compassionately advises families and individuals on estate/trust planning and administration. She truly wants the best for her clients and takes the time to get to know their personal needs. I have worked with Maria for over 17 years and would enthusiastically recommend her."
"I have worked with Maria McKenna on estate litigation matters and I have found her to be an extremely competent, knowledgeable and devoted advocate. I wholeheartedly endorse Maria and recommend her without reservation."
"Maria can be counted on to provide highly competent yet caring advise to families in the difficult task of planning to care for their loved ones."
"Maria is a detailed and articulate attorney that takes the time to truly understand her clients' needs. I would absolutely recommend Maria."
"Maria excels as a civil litigator and is my go to resource for all matters related to estate planning and administration. She is truly top notch."
Charles Athey
Estate planning lawyer
Matthew Bernhardt
Insurance lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Leading Attorney, What's Up Annapolis?
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Heuisler award, Heuisler Honor Society
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, Council Baradel
Associations
2008 - Present
Anne Arundel Community College, Advisory Board for Legal Studies InstituteBoard Member
2007 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Click v. Click
In favor of my client.
Education
2007
University of Baltimore, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Towson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Baywoods of Annapolis - Guest Speaker
Wills v. Trusts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
How much does power of attorney cost?
17 Aug 2015
Q&A
In Maryland, can I name my minor children beneficiaries of my retirement accounts?
14 Jul 2015