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Kandace L. Scherr Esq. - Lutherville, MD
1400 Front AvenueSuite 200 Lutherville, MD 21093
Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC
Updated: 09/14/2023
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Lutherville Elder Law Lawyer
Overview
Kandace L. Scherr is the Managing Partner of Frank, Frank & Scherr, a firm that provides Elder Law, Estate, and Special Needs planning services throughout Maryland. With a track record of success, she has handled over a thousand Medicaid applications, helping her clients protect their assets while in long-term care.Kandace is widely recognized as an expert in Elder Law and has received prestigious accolades, including being named a 2023 Super Lawyer and an American Registry Distinguished Attorney. She has also been honored as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of Maryland lawyers and judges. This recognition reflects her outstanding dedication to the welfare of her community, the administration of justice, and the traditions of the legal profession.
Known for her kindness, compassion, and attentive listening, Kandace truly enjoys assisting seniors and their families in navigating challenging situations. She understands that each person and circumstance is unique, and she takes the time to help find the best possible solutions. Alongside Medicaid planning, Kandace's expertise extends to Guardianships, Veterans Benefits, Estate Administration, and the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and Special Needs Trusts. She frequently shares her knowledge through lectures to professional and community groups. Additionally, her firm has authored the book "Elder Law in Maryland."
A native of Maryland, Kandace graduated from The University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, DC. She is also an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs and a member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Kandace previously served as the Chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting, leveraging her degree in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
About Kandace L. Scherr Esq.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate
- Special Needs Planning
Representative Clients
- Persons needing long term care, persons with Special Needs and Veterans needing benefits, Persons wanting estate planning documents and those needing assistance with probate, estate administration
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- Washington
Other Affiliations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- Maryland State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Section (Member)
- Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- MD/DC Chapter of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Veteran’s Administration (Certified Attorney )
- Baltimore County Provider Council
- Department of Veterans Affairs (Accredited Attorney)
- Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association
Classes and Seminars
- Estate Planning, Kent County Library , 2019 - Present
- Medicaid and Asset Protection, Maryland Association of Adult Day Services (MAADS), 2019 - Present
- Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection and the Five Documents Everyone Needs, MedStar Crawford Conference Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 2019 - Present
- Practical Approaches to Adult Guardianship, The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers
- Maryland Guardianship Handbook- (Co-author)
- Frederick County Department of Social Services Training Session
- Elder Law, The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers
- Maryland Elder Law, PESI Continuing Education Conference
- Training Workshop on Legal and Advocacy Issues for Elderly clients, The University of Maryland School of Social Work
- Arden Courts Assisted Living, Towson
- Medical Assistance Planning, Lorman Education Services
- Grandparents and Older Relative Caregiver’s Support Group, Baltimore County Department of Aging
- Your Money and Business - Guest, WMPT Television
- Seminar on Long Term Care, Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter
- The Pikesville Senior Center
- The Baltimore County Department of Aging Caregivers Workshop
- Elder Law Presentation, Maryland MENSA
- Shedding Light on Seniors: Guardianship, Sheppard Pratt Conference
Pro Bono Activities
- Frequent lecturer to community and professional groups on Elder Law and Estate Planning Board of Trustees Member of Maryland University of Integrated Health, 2020 - Present
- Assisting disabled Veterans and surviving spouses obtain Veteran's benefits, 2020 - Present
- Secretary of Section Council of The Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Maryland Bar Association, 2020 - Present
Education
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 1985
Juris Doctor - Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), 1980
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Honors: cum laude - Member of Maryland Leadership Class of 2018
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Co-author, Maryland Guardianship Handbook
- The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, “Practical Approaches to Adult Guardianship”
Office Information
Address
1400 Front AvenueSuite 200 Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone
Fax
- (410) 337-0031
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Achievements
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Honors
- Client's Choice Award, Avvo - This award is based solely on client reviews and ratings, 2020 - Present
- Gold Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell - This award is based solely on client reviews and ratings, 2020 - Present
- Super Lawyers, 2020 - Present
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