Probate avoidance
Assets held in a trust transfer directly to beneficiaries without going through probate court.
A trust can be one of the most powerful tools in your estate plan, giving you control over your assets now and well after you are gone.
Estate planning is the process of legally documenting your wishes for your assets, your healthcare decisions, and the care of any dependents. It draws on a range of legal tools, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney and advance directives, each serving a distinct purpose in a comprehensive plan.
Without a plan in place, Maryland’s intestacy laws decide who inherits your property, and courts may step in to manage decisions you could have handled yourself. That process takes time, costs money, and can create real friction among family members during an already difficult period.
Attorney Roland M. Schrebler brings over 25 years of estate planning experience to families and individuals in Chevy Chase. He holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center and serves on the Estate and Trust Law Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association, giving clients a level of depth that goes beyond basic document preparation.
Trusts are not one-size-fits-all documents. They can be tailored to your specific goals, family situation, and asset profile. A trust prepared by an experienced wills and trusts attorney can provide:
Many people assume trusts are only for the very wealthy. In practice, a living trust attorney works with clients across a broad range of financial situations. You may benefit from a trust if you own real estate in multiple states, because probate would otherwise be required in each state separately. Parents of minor children often use trusts to ensure assets are managed responsibly until children reach adulthood.
Blended families and those with specific wishes about how, when, or to whom assets pass are also strong candidates for trust planning. A trust gives you tools that a simple will cannot provide, including the ability to stagger distributions or protect an inheritance from a beneficiary’s creditors.
Families with a loved one who has special needs may need a carefully structured trust to preserve that person’s eligibility for government benefits while still providing for their care. Attorney Schrebler has experience designing plans for all of these situations.
Creating a trust involves more than filling out a form. Attorney Schrebler takes a structured approach to make sure your trust reflects your goals and will function exactly as intended.
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Roland M. Schrebler brings more than 25 years of focused estate planning experience to every client relationship. He holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, sits on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, and is a member of the Estate and Trust Law Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association. This depth of knowledge means your trust is drafted with both legal precision and tax awareness built in.
His office at 5425 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 600, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 serves clients throughout the Chevy Chase area, including families with straightforward planning needs and those navigating complex, multi-generational wealth structures. Attorney Schrebler has a particular focus on planning strategies that allow younger generations to share in and benefit from family assets over time.
Working with a local living trust attorney means you have access to someone who understands Maryland law and is available for ongoing guidance as your family’s needs change.
Whether you are starting your estate plan from scratch or updating an existing arrangement, a trust can provide the control, privacy, and flexibility your family deserves. Attorney Schrebler is ready to walk you through your options and draft a plan built around your specific goals.
Roland M. Schrebler brings decades of experience helping clients protect what matters most.