$ 150-350 per hour
Nicole Tracewski Livingston
About Nicole
Biography
In 1993, Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-language Pathology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and in 1995, her Masters of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Nicole began her career as a speech-language pathologist working with adults who had strokes and swallowing disorders. After working in nursing homes for several years, she decided to attend law school to assist her patients with advanced directives.
After graduating from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2003 with a Juris Doctorate degree with a concentration in estate planning, she began practicing estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. Her medical background allows her to communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, and geriatric care managers. Nicole has drafted thousands of estate plans. She values education and presents public seminars on estate planning to potential clients.
Nicole is also admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. She is a member of the Trusts and Estates section and the Elder Law and Disability Section of the Maryland State Bar Association. For four years, she served on the Elder Law and Disability Section Council and provided the quarterly newsletter to members. Nicole is also a member of the Anne Arundel County Bar Association and the Womens Bar Association. Nicole has a warm personality easily putting clients at ease to assist them with the creation of their estate plans.
Born in a small town in Northeastern Pennsylvania, she moved to Maryland in 1993 when she attended graduate school at the University of Maryland, College Park. She currently resides in Shipleys Choice with her husband and two children. Nicole enjoys outings with her family to museums, parks, sporting events, theaters, and beaches. The family welcomed Charlie - a cavapoo - to the family and he is often by her side.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
23 years | 3,000 cases
Trusts
35%
23 years | 2,000 cases
Elder Law
10%
23 years | 500 cases
Probate
5%
23 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 22 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Council Baradel
125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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Posted by Steven Goldberg | June 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Financial Advisor
I have used Nicole personally throughout the years both for my personal planning needs and referred clients and friends to her. She is well liked, competent, thorough and makes strategies easy to understand.
Posted by Joanne | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I trust Nicole wholeheartedly!
Nicole recently updated wills, Trusts, POA, estate documents for us and my 2 sisters. Her knowledge is broad, her expertise in tailoring documents to our needs was precise, and her response to all requests was fast!
Posted by Cathy, Esquire | June 27, 2011
The BEST of the BEST
I am a licensed lawyer in Maryland and when I needed to update my will I immediately thought of the most professional person I could think of: Nicole Livingston. Four years after she modified my personal will I again will call upon Nicole to assist me. I refer her many of my long time friends and pre...
Nicole Tracewski Livingston's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nicole is fantastic with her clientele and is dedicated to meeting their goals with superior planning documents. Her expertise and advice are exceptional, which brings great comfort and trust to families working with her. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole provides her clients with a wealth of knowledge of estate planning issues. She is able to take complex asset and family situations and provide concrete, easy to understand solutions for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is Nicole a highly experienced attorney in this area of the law, but she is also a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients. Nicole conducts herself with the utmost professionalism, while guiding her clients with a gentle hand."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Nicole for over ten years. She works tirelessly for her clients to make sure they have the tools and procedures in place. When I have an estate question, she is the first lawyer I call."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nicole for many years as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is an excellent attorney and cares deeply for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a friend, family member or client to Nicole for estate planning or elder law needs."
"Nicole and I have worked together for over 13 years and she is an outstanding lawyer. She has extensive experience in the areas of elder law and estate planning. She has mastered the difficult area of estate planning for IRAs and 401(k)s."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Excellence in Senior Care Award, Right at Home
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Council Baradel
2018 - 2021
Attorney, Elville & Associates, P.C.
2004 - 2018
Attorney, Sinclair Proser Law, LLC
2003 - 2004
, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
1997 - 2000
Speech pathologist, Genesis Eldercare
Associations
2011 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember of Property Law Section
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Elder & Disability SectionMember
2005 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2004 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MD, Inc.Member
2004 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember of Estates and Trusts Section
2003 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
2009 - 2018
Department of Veterans AffairsMember
2006 - 2009
Maryland State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionExecutive Committee
2004 - 2018
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysAssociate Attorney
Education
2003
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Anne Arundel Community College
Paralegal Certificate
1995
University of Maryland, College Park
M.A.
1993
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Webinar
Estate Planning Essential
2019
Public Seminar
Estate Planning Essentials
2016
AACC Women's Fair and Expo
Estate planning for Women
2015
SinclairProsser Law Continuing Education Series
Maximizing Estate Planning with IRAs
2014
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Legacy Wealth Planning-Continuing Education Seminar
2013
Continuing Education for Financial Professionals
Administering Special Needs Trusts
2013
AARP for Prince George's County
Estate Planning - Living Trusts
2012
Public Seminars
Estate Planning Seminar
2012
Continuing Education for Financial Advisors
Medicaid and Veteran's Planning Seminar
2011
Future Planning
Planning for Special Needs Children
2011
Continuing Education for CPAs, CFP, Life Insurance Agents
Estate Planning for the Financial Professional
2010
National Association of Financial Advisors
Estate Planning
2005
Anne Arundel County Senior Provider's Group
Importance of Powers of Attorney
2005
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Working with the Disabled
Publications
2019
The Elville Benefactor -- Elville and Associates' 2019 Summer Newsletter
The Importance and Dynamics of the Family Meeting
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My Mom wants to put her house in my brothers name, what does she need to do? Thank you Cumberland, Maryland 21502
11 Aug 2021
Q&A
What are my rights to this house
04 Aug 2021
Q&A
How does my father sign over his half of the house to me (daughter)?
05 Jul 2021
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Are there Different Kinds of Special Needs Trusts?
01 Oct 2012
Legal Guide
Irrevocable Income Only Trust
21 Aug 2012
Legal Guide
What is living probate?
20 Mar 2012