Last will and testament
Names your beneficiaries, designates an executor, and appoints a guardian for minor children
A well-crafted estate plan gives you control over what happens to your assets, your healthcare, and your loved ones when you can no longer speak for yourself.
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.
A solid estate plan addresses your assets, your healthcare wishes, and your family’s financial security in a coordinated way. Attorney Schrebler works with you to identify which documents you need and how they should be structured.
The most common components of an estate plan include:
Estate planning is not reserved for the wealthy or the elderly. Many different life circumstances make legal planning a practical necessity. Attorney Schrebler regularly works with clients across a wide range of situations.
Young parents often come to him to establish guardianship designations and set up trusts that protect assets for their children until they reach adulthood. Business owners need succession plans that address ownership transfer without disrupting operations. Blended families and those with complex financial lives often benefit from trust structures that give them precise control over how and when assets are distributed.
Clients approaching retirement, those who have recently inherited assets, and individuals facing a serious health diagnosis also frequently seek estate planning counsel. Regardless of your circumstances, a plan tailored to your specific situation will always serve your family better than relying on default legal outcomes.
Working with attorney Schrebler is a straightforward, collaborative process. He takes time to understand your full picture before recommending any documents or strategies.
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Roland M. Schrebler has been advising Chevy Chase residents on estate planning matters for over 25 years, from his office at 5425 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 600, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. His practice spans the full range of planning needs, from straightforward wills for young families to sophisticated multi-generational trust strategies for high-net-worth clients.
His academic background includes a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, a credential that directly benefits clients whose plans involve business interests, tax planning, or complex asset structures. He frequently lectures on estate planning and estate tax topics and has served multiple generations of the same families across his career.
Clients throughout the Chevy Chase area trust attorney Schrebler because he listens carefully, explains clearly, and prepares documents that are both legally sound and genuinely tailored to their lives. The goal is always a plan that gives you and your family real peace of mind.
Taking the first step toward an estate plan is one of the most meaningful things you can do for your family. Attorney Schrebler will walk you through your options, answer every question you have, and help you put a plan in place that reflects your values and protects the people you care about.
Roland M. Schrebler brings decades of experience helping clients protect what matters most.