This is a devastating loss for his family and our firm has lost its founder, and our attorneys and employees have lost a friend and mentor. For those of you who have not seen it, the Washington Post obituary, with the original photo, can be found here. Norman's greatest trait as an attorney was not his legal knowledge, his tax experience or his inexplicable love of forms and calculations - it was his empathy and humanity.
Norman found a deep connection with his clients, and often them to him, through their common experiences, shared values, and often friendship. Our goal will be for the firm to keep that humanity as our cornerstone going forward. In regard to Handler & Levine and our service to you, we are committed to the continuity of Norman's excellent service for all of our clients.
Norman found a deep connection with his clients, and often them to him, through their common experiences, shared values, and often friendship. Our goal will be for the firm to keep that humanity as our cornerstone going forward. In regard to Handler & Levine and our service to you, we are committed to the continuity of Norman's excellent service for all of our clients.
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We design estate plans to assure that clients' net worth passes to their intended beneficiaries with minimal tax and administrative expenses, while maximizing flexibility and ease of use for clients during their lives and their families after t.
For the past twenty years, the attorneys at Handler & Levine, LLC have helped federal government employees plan for their families and for their retirement by participating in pre-retirement seminars geared to the particular needs of federal empl.The most stressful attorney meeting for an estate, probate or trust administration client is often the one right after a loved one has died.
For the past twenty years, the attorneys at Handler & Levine, LLC have helped federal government employees plan for their families and for their retirement by participating in pre-retirement seminars geared to the particular needs of federal empl.The most stressful attorney meeting for an estate, probate or trust administration client is often the one right after a loved one has died.
We design estate plans to assure that clients' net worth passes to their intended beneficiaries with minimal tax and administrative expenses, while maximizing flexibility and ease of use for clients during their lives and their families after their deaths.
For many families, this means focusing on the ease with which the transition will take place; for others, it means focusing on the tax impact an unexpected (or even expected) death can have on a family; and for some families, it means making sure inherited assets are not quickly depleted by heirs who don't know how to manage them.Ensuring the proper use of beneficiary-designated and joint-owned assets as part of the overall estate plan.
For many families, this means focusing on the ease with which the transition will take place; for others, it means focusing on the tax impact an unexpected (or even expected) death can have on a family; and for some families, it means making sure inherited assets are not quickly depleted by heirs who don't know how to manage them.Ensuring the proper use of beneficiary-designated and joint-owned assets as part of the overall estate plan.
For the past twenty years, the attorneys at Handler & Levine, LLC have helped federal government employees plan for their families and for their retirement by participating in pre-retirement seminars geared to the particular needs of federal employees. In the course of providing the estate planning section of the federal retirement seminars throughout the DC Metro area, the country and even overseas, we have taught thousands of federal employees.
The most stressful attorney meeting for an estate, probate or trust administration client is often the one right after a loved one has died. No matter how prepared the client is, whether an estate plan is in place or not, most clients are entering into a territory of unknown rules and procedures and new emotions.
Marc S. Levine has been practicing law since 1992, all with Handler & Levine, LLC, and its predecessor firms. Marc regularly assists individuals and families in preparing their estate plans, including drafting their wills, revocable trusts, trust. Lindsey Sarowitz joined Handler & Levine, LLC in 2013.
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Katya Marin
Nov 02, 2021
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Marc was a pleasure to work with on on my estate planning. While my documents were not overly complicated, there were nonetheless a number of personal decisions to make. Marc went through the specifics of my situation, taking great care (and time!) to walk me through the options and the repercussions (sometimes repeatedly). I have great peace of mind now, knowing that the pieces are in place to take care of my family, and also knowing that Handler & Levine will always be there there to help with logistics.
Douglas I.
Aug 03, 2021
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Matsutake
Jun 06, 2021
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My mother has been a client of Handler & Levine for many years. They have handled her affairs with genuine attention to her needs. Now that she is handing over the reins to me, I am very happy to report that everything was handled perfectly and even with the distance I am from Maryland, Marc Levine made the experience easy and quick. I highly recommend the firm!
Steven Weisel
May 31, 2021
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I have been a client of this law firm for over 10 years. They have always provided reliable legal advice that I can depend on, and are always very patient in explaining the legal aspects of various situations so I can make the right decisions. They are quickly responsive to requests for advice or assistance, and my attorney even came to my mother's hospital room at her request when she needed some documents finalized. The staff is friendly, courteous and professional. And their rates are very reasonable for law firms in my area. I have referred several friends to them over the years and the feedback
Wendy Fischman
May 29, 2021
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I cannot imagine finding a more knowledgeable, caring, and thoughtful guide to help us through what could have been a stressful process, than Marc Levine. Marc took a practical and personal approach to counseling us through all of the decisions related to our wills, healthcare directives, etc. He broke it into manageable chunks and patiently helped us reach the best decisions for us and our family. We are very grateful to Marc and his office staff.
Mike Manion
Apr 06, 2021
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Stephen Gleason
Mar 31, 2021
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Catherine Scarbrough
Feb 05, 2021
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We have used Handler and Levine for many years! They are extremely professional and caring in preparing our wills and updating them as needed. They are honest and trustworthy, and they definitely know the laws for the state of Maryland. We are grateful to have them as our lawyers.
We have used Handler and Levine for many years! They are extremely professional and caring in preparing our wills and updating them as needed. They are honest and trustworthy, and they definitely know the laws for the state of Maryland. We are grateful to have them as our lawyers.
Karen Galanti
Jul 12, 2020
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We had put off updating our estate plan for years, but finally got the push we needed from our financial planner, who recommended Marc Levine. We could not have been in better hands! Marc patiently walked us through each step of the process so that we felt confident and empowered to make these very important decisions. He explained in detail everything we needed to know, answered our many questions thoroughly, and offered expert guidance throughout. His staff followed extreme Covid protocols when signing papers, which was highly appreciated. Having finally completed this task feels like a weight
Edward Clair
May 19, 2020
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Marc Levine and his very professional and capable support staff provided great legal advice and document preparation service to us as we revised our estate plan to conform to our current family situation. In addition, they were patient in dealing with our own delays and inertia. Estate planning can be a difficult topic to address and an easy one to procrastinate about. Marc’s firm made it painless. They also handled pandemic related safety concerns about office visits with sensitivity and precision that complied with every guideline and best practice. We thought Handler and Levine’s fees were
