The Wright Firm: Your Annapolis Experts for Estate Planning and Asset Protection

The Wright Firm Introduce

For individuals and families in Maryland, securing a legacy and planning for the future can be a complex and emotional process. It involves more than just creating a will; it's about protecting the assets you've worked hard to build, ensuring your loved ones are provided for, and planning for unforeseen events like incapacity or long-term care needs. In Annapolis, The Wright Firm has been a trusted partner for over 40 years, dedicating its practice to helping clients navigate these intricate matters with expertise and compassion. Their mission is to provide peace of mind by empowering clients to preserve their lifestyle, plan for risks, and ultimately pass their values and success to future generations. The firm’s team, led by attorney Richard T. Wright, is known for being extremely personable and knowledgeable, and for offering a deep understanding of Maryland estate and trust law.

The Wright Firm's specialization is a key reason for its strong reputation in the Annapolis legal community. The firm concentrates its entire practice on estate planning, trusts, administration, and asset preservation. This focused approach means their attorneys are not generalists; they are experts in their field, staying abreast of the latest legal developments and offering creative solutions to complex problems. As noted by one reviewer, the team is "extremely personable and knowledgeable" and provides excellent service. This commitment to expertise is paired with a genuine desire to serve the client's best interests. They understand that estate planning is an intensely personal exercise, and they avoid "one-size-fits-all" solutions. Instead, they work closely with clients to craft customized plans that reflect their unique family dynamics, personal preferences, and core values. This bespoke approach ensures that your estate plan is not just legally sound but also a true reflection of your wishes.

The firm’s attorneys are highly respected by their peers and have even been active in drafting and securing the passage of several Maryland estate and trust laws. This legislative involvement is a testament to their deep knowledge and influence in the field. When you choose The Wright Firm, you are getting counsel from legal professionals who are at the forefront of their practice. They offer a comprehensive range of services, from drafting essential documents like wills and living trusts to navigating the complexities of asset preservation and elder law. Their expertise also extends to working collaboratively with other professionals, such as investment planners and accountants, to ensure your legal plan aligns with your broader financial strategy. This holistic approach, combined with a persistent, honest, and respectful demeanor, makes them a go-to resource for anyone in Maryland looking to plan their legacy.

The Wright Firm is located at 200 Harry S. Truman Pkwy Suite 320, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA. This location offers easy access for residents throughout Anne Arundel County and the surrounding Maryland region. The firm’s office is situated in a professional building with a free parking lot, which adds to the convenience of your visit. For clients with accessibility needs, the firm provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom, ensuring that all visitors can comfortably and easily access their services. To ensure that you receive dedicated and personalized attention, appointments are required or highly recommended. This practice allows the firm to prepare for your specific needs, review any relevant documents in advance, and dedicate a focused block of time to discuss your legal matter thoroughly. The professional and welcoming atmosphere of the office, along with these thoughtful accommodations, contributes to a positive client experience from the moment you arrive.

The strategic location on Harry S. Truman Parkway is a significant advantage for clients, making the firm easy to reach from major roads and nearby communities. The convenience of a free parking lot is a small but important detail that makes a visit to the office less stressful. The firm's commitment to accessibility is a clear sign of its dedication to serving everyone in the Maryland community. By offering a barrier-free environment, they ensure that all clients can get the legal help they need. This focus on client comfort and convenience, paired with their deep legal expertise, demonstrates that The Wright Firm is not just about legal services; it's about providing a seamless and supportive experience for all who walk through their doors. The firm's commitment to creating an atmosphere of trust and respect is a hallmark of their practice.

Services Offered:

Estate Planning: Drafting wills, living trusts, and other essential documents to ensure the proper distribution of assets and provide for loved ones.
Asset Preservation & Protection: Strategic planning to protect assets from unforeseen creditors, long-term care costs, and other risks, using tools like various trusts and Medicaid planning.
Elder Law: Legal counsel on matters related to aging, including planning for incapacity with powers of attorney, living wills, and long-term care asset preservation.
Estate & Trust Administration: Guiding executors and trustees through the probate process and the administration of trusts, including post-mortem tax preparation.
Tax Minimization: Expertise in estate and gift tax law, charitable giving, and inheritance protection to minimize tax liabilities and preserve wealth.
Business Planning: Advising business owners on asset protection, business exit strategies, and succession planning.

Features and Highlights:

Over 40 Years of Experience: The firm has a long-standing history of providing expert legal services to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County community.
Specialized Practice: By focusing exclusively on estate planning and asset preservation, the firm offers a level of expertise and in-depth knowledge that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Legislative Involvement: Attorneys at The Wright Firm have been active in drafting and securing the passage of Maryland estate and trust laws, demonstrating their deep legal knowledge and influence.
Creative & Customized Solutions: The firm avoids "cookie-cutter" plans, instead creating tailored legal strategies that are unique to each client's family and financial situation.
Accessibility: The office provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom, ensuring a comfortable visit for all clients.

Contact Information:

Address: 200 Harry S. Truman Pkwy Suite 320, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Phone: (410) 224-7800

What is worth choosing The Wright Firm for your needs?

When it comes to planning your estate and protecting your legacy in Maryland, the choice of a legal partner is paramount. The Wright Firm is an outstanding choice for several key reasons. Their decades of experience, coupled with a singular focus on estate planning and asset protection, mean you are working with true specialists. They are not just up-to-date on the law; they have actively shaped it. This depth of knowledge provides a significant advantage, allowing them to anticipate potential issues and design a plan that is both robust and innovative. They are well-versed in complex areas like long-term care planning and tax minimization, ensuring that your wealth is preserved and transferred according to your precise wishes.

Furthermore, the firm's client-centered approach is a defining feature of their practice. They understand that creating an estate plan is a personal journey, and they make it a collaborative effort, working alongside your financial advisors and accountants. The testimonials from clients who have worked with them for 15 years speak volumes about the trust and positive relationships they build. By choosing The Wright Firm, you are not just getting a set of legal documents; you are gaining a trusted advisor who will guide you with empathy, expertise, and integrity. This combination of deep knowledge, creative solutions, and a genuine commitment to your peace of mind makes The Wright Firm the ideal partner for securing your family's future in Maryland.

The Wright Firm Services

Estate Planning Attorney
Asset Preservation
Asset Preservation Planning
Asset Protection Trusts
Asset Valuation
Business Exit Strategy
Business Planning
We help you plan your exit business exit strategy so that your ownership and leadership pass to those most capable of ensuring the business will remain on a firm foundation after you are gone. In particular, we coordinate your business governance structures with your estate planning documents to ensure they work together. Additionally, we often utilize business entities for clients who are concerned with asset protection and death tax minimization.
Charitable Giving
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Commercial Real Estate
Drafting Wills
Elder Law
Estate & Gift Tax Returns
For our fiduciary clients who are obligated to file federal or state tax returns, we coordinate and counsel them with regard to required valuations and appraisals and prepare estate tax returns on their behalf. In light of recent changes to federal and Maryland estate tax law, we have summarized our observations on its evolution and effects in the article, The Shifting Role of Taxes in Estate Planning.
Estate And Gift Tax
Estate And Gift Tax Planning
Estate And Gift Taxation
Estate And Trust Administration
Estate And Trust Law
Estate Planning And Administration
Estate Planning And Trusts
Estate Planning Documents
Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning Wills
Estate Planning Wills And Trusts
Estate Tax Exemptions
Estate Tax Forms
Estate Tax Law
Estate Tax Returns
Family Attorney
Fiduciary Income Tax Return Preparation
Gift Tax Planning
Gift Tax Returns
Health Care Planning
Health Care Powers & Living Wills
Health care powers and living wills are vital planning documents that enable you to maintain a certain level of control over your health care during a time when you are not able to make decisions for yourself. They not only define your wishes in the event that you are incapacitated and unable to make your own decisions, but also designate an agent to make decisions for you according to those wishes. To learn more about implementing your health care planning, read our article titled Planning & Communicating Health Care Decisions & Surrogate Decision-Making.
Inheritance Protection
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax Returns
Inheritance Trusts
Irrevocable Trusts
Legacy Plan
Life Insurance
Lifetime Planning
Living Trusts
Living Trusts Estate
Living Wills
Long Term Care Asset Preservation
Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Planning
Management Of Assets
Married Couple Estate Planning
Medicaid Asset Protection
Plan For Disability
Planned Giving
For clients who are charitably inclined, we help you set up an estate plan that provides for your church, school, or other cherished causes in the most efficient way, taking into consideration both tax and non-tax factors. This aspect of estate planning can be especially important to those who may not have close relatives or loved ones to bequeath with their estate. Our article, Lifetime Planning for the Single Individual, has some insight and useful information about establishing any necessary procedures and actions you require for your estate.
Planning For Incapacity
Powers Of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are important tools that allow an agent to make certain defined decisions on your behalf. In the event of incapacity it is crucial to have executed a power of attorney to designate a decision maker on their behalf to avoid the court process of appointing a guardian. More information on the implementation of powers of attorney are outlined in our article, Surrogate Financial Management Planning with Powers of Attorney & Revocable Trusts.
Probate
Probate is the state process by which a Court and the county Register of Wills oversee a Personal Representative’s administration and distribution of an estate in accordance with the decedent’s will and the law. We guide our clients through this process from start to finish by counseling them as to their obligations and deadlines, and preparing the papers required throughout the administration, including legal notices, pleadings, accountings, and distribution transfer documents. To better understand the duties, procedures and roles of a personal representative, read our article titled Becoming a Personal Representative: Begin With The End In Mind.
Probate Estate
Probate Trust Administration
Protection From Unforeseen Creditors
We provide clients with the tools they need to protect their hard-earned assets from various unforeseeable creditors, including business creditors, tort creditors, divorce, and nursing home costs. These tools often include limited liability companies, irrevocable trusts, counseling as to asset structuring, and assistance restructuring assets to maximize eligibility for medicaid and other government benefits.
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
Revocable Trusts
Setting Up
Setting Up Trust
Special Needs Trusts
For your beneficiary with special needs or challenges, we can design and implement trusts that are structured to prevent his or her disqualification from available public and private benefit programs. In particular, we can create trusts that are “non-countable” for medicaid and public benefit purposes.
Spendthrift Trusts
Tax & Accounting
Tax Documents
Tax Minimization
Tax Return Preparation
Testamentary Trusts
Transfer Of Assets
Trust Accounts
Trust Distribution
Trust Law
Trusts Asset
Trusts Foundation
Will-Based Planning
Wills & Living Trusts
Wills and Living Trusts are the foundation tools individuals use to control the distribution of their assets upon death. A Will is a document that takes effect upon an individual’s death. It is enforced through a process known as “probate”, where the court system monitors a Personal Representative during the administration of the estate. In addition to controlling the transfer of your assets, the Will, very importantly, is the primary tool used to nominate guardians to care for minor children and other family members whose challenges preclude their personally handling financial assets.

The Wright Firm Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities
Restroom

Planning
Appointment required
Appointments recommended

Parking
Free parking lot

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The Wright Firm Location

The Wright Firm

Maryland Anne Arundel County Annapolis Harry S. Truman Parkway

200 Harry S. Truman Pkwy Suite 320, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

The Wright Firm Reviews

An average rating of ★5 from 2 user reviews.★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1

Extremely personable and knowledgeable attorney with whom our family has known and worked with for over 15 years. Would highly recommend for estate planning
February 26 · Justin Cashman, MD
Highly recommend based on service and knowledge.
May 17 · Dan Singleton