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Spellman, Reed

Reed Spellman - Greenbelt, MD

Attorney at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA

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Estates & Trusts Lawyers in Greenbelt, MD

6404 Ivy Lane Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD 20770 - 1417

240-297-1782 Call Now Email Website Website

Greenbelt Estates & Trusts Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Estates & Trusts

Attorney Information

Overview

Reed Spellman is a senior counsel in Joseph, Greenwald & Laake's Estates and Trusts practice. He counsels individuals and families in a wide range of estate planning and post-mortem planning issues, including anything from a simple will to advanced tax planning, as well as probate administration, trust administration, and estate tax filings and issues.

Reed provides his clients with creative and strategic guidance to preserve their assets. He has extensive experience in assisting clients with the creation and administration of trusts and guardianships to provide for minors and adults who cannot care for themselves, as well as representing clients in will contests and probate litigation. Reed's clients trust him for compassionate representation that protects their rights and assets in the most streamlined and peaceable manner possible.

Outside of work, Reed serves on the board of the Carbon Fund, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and providing environmental education and awareness.

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 2004
      J.D.

  • Non Legal Education

    • University of Maryland, Maryland, 1999
      B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Senior Counsel

Classes and Seminars

  • “Probate Practice: The Essential Basics”, National Business Institute, 2009 - Present

Pro Bono Activities

  • Carbon Fund, Board

Published Works

Articles

  • Does the Attorney-Client Privilege Continue to Apply After Your Death? Of Course It Does … Don’t Be So Sure.
  • Why the State of Maryland Believes Interest is a One-way Street.
  • Will the Maryland Legislature Continue to Use Estate Taxes to Procure your Neighbor’s Eviction?
  • Income Tax Implications of America's "New" Favorite Pastime: Football

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • District of Columbia

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Maryland State Bar Association (Member)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association (Member)
  • District of Columbia Bar Association (Member)

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Greenbelt, MD

6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400
Greenbelt, MD 20770 - 1417

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Phone: 240-297-1782

Fax: (301) 220-1214

Email: Send a message

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Virtual Appointments

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