
Verena Meiser
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vmeiser@lohmlaw.comOffice Phone:
410-489-1996Direct Line:
410-775-8671About Verena
I regularly advise clients on all matters related to estate planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. I work closely with clients to identify their estate planning goals and prepare the necessary Wills and Trusts to implement my clients’ wishes.
I work in close partnership with my clients on the development of their estate plans. I understand that estate planning conversations about private family matters and finances may be uncomfortable. I meet my clients where they are and recognize that each family is unique. I am there to help.
My philosophy is holistic. I build a relationship with my clients and their families, so I have them covered legally and can jump right in should my clients experience an emergency. As part of the planning process, I offer a family meeting to help all family members and friends named as agents, personal representatives or trustees understand my client’s intentions.
To ensure my clients’ estate plans are properly implemented, I assist my clients with updating beneficiary designations and proper titling of assets. I work closely with the other advisers in their lives, such as their financial advisers, accountants and insurance advisers.
I understand that planning for special needs individuals is complex. Each case is specific to that person’s needs and abilities. I help families resolve concerns beyond legal matters. I prepare special needs trusts as the overarching plans for the entire life cycle of the individual. There are several types and I help clients choose appropriately. The trusts I draft are flexible to anticipate future changes in the law and government benefits.
I understand the importance of protecting continuing eligibility for available services, such as social security, medical assistance and services with the DDA, as well as home and community-based waivers.
Reviews About Verena:
She is excellent: efficient, timely, accurate, open to legal options to spend time to explain and offer as options for us, a good listener, pleasant to work with, collaborative at all times, respectful.
Education
- J.D. University of Tennessee College of Law
- M.Sc. Computer Science, Vanderbilt University
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics, Claremont University
- B.A. Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer Attorney, Maryland Volunteer Legal Service (MVLS)
- Maple Lawn Farms Condominiums Board of Directors – since 2011
- FIRN, Inc. – Past Board Member
Bar and Court Admission & Other Accreditations
State Bar Admissions:
- Maryland
- California
Other Accreditations:
- Veterans Administration Accreditation
- Advanced Certification in Civil Mediation
Professional Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)
- American Bar Association, Section on Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE)
- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC)
- Howard County Estate Planning Council (HCEPC)
Languages
Spanish, German and French
Verena’s Blog Articles
How to Plan for Upcoming Changes in Estate Tax Law
Can a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (a SLAT) capture the current estate tax exemption? And could it help maintain an expensive life insurance policy? The...
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How the SECURE Act impacts your plan for your retirement accounts. It is a good time to review.
The passage of the SECURE Act left many wondering if their estate planning documents need to be updated. Generally, we do not need to revise your trusts...
Read MoreWays to Make International Charitable Donations
Of all charitable donations made by Americans, only about four percent go to good causes outside of the United States. If you have a desire to make a...
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Advantages of Having a Separate Retirement Plan Trust
As you are planning how to leave your IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other qualified retirement accounts to your spouse, children, or other beneficiaries, consider...
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The Movement to Improve End-of-Life Health Care Planning
A nationwide movement has been underway since the late 1990s to improve end-of-life health care planning by individuals. While Advance Directives including...
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Attorney Verena Meiser: How I Work
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Attorney Verena Meiser: Introduction
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Verena Meiser was admitted to the State Bar of California.
Verena Meiser was admitted to the State Bar of California. With her new credential, Ms. Meiser will be able to support her estate planning clients with...
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Planning for a Special Needs Child
Planning for a Special Needs Child Planning for special needs individual is complex. Each case is specific to that person’s needs and abilities. The...
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Charitable Donations for International Causes
Clients have asked me how they could make charitable donations to good causes abroad. Some have discovered schools or clinics or other great organizations...
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How to prepare to meet with an estate planning attorney
How to prepare to meet with an estate planning attorney So you’ve made that call and have scheduled your first appointment with an estate planning attorney...
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Picking an Estate Attorney
How to pick the estate planning attorney that’s right for you. An initial meeting with an estate planning attorney can be a nerve-racking encounter. In...
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Key Reasons Why You Should Hire an Estate Planning Attorney
What is an estate planning attorney and what does he or she do? Estate planning attorneys help you prepare for the unexpected. They are professionals who...
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