Practice Areas
Estate Planning
The most valuable inheritance your heirs can receive is a family that remains intact after your death. This law firm can explain your options and the appropriate methods for passing your assets to your loved ones. You can also discover legal techniques to reduce or eliminate estate taxes and inheritance taxes. Mr. Stone can assist you with the drafting of the following personalized legal documents:
- Last Wills and Testaments
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Trusts for Minor Children
- Special Needs Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
Small Business Law
Mr. Stone's knowledge of business law is a valuable resource for defining, planning, growing, and protecting your business. This law office forms corporations and limited liabilities, and can draft contracts and employment agreements for small business throughout Maryland. Mr. Stone can assist with the following small business matters:
- Formation of corporations
- Creation of limited liability companies
- Business contracts
- Commercial leases
- Partnership agreements
Estate Administration
After a relative has passed away, the issues surrounding that person's assets and debts must be resolved. Someone must pay the funeral bill, medical bills, all final tax liabilities, and any other debts. Additionally, the person's remaining property and assets must pass according to his or her Last Will and Testament (or according to law, if there is no Will). This process is called probate, and our law firm handles estates throughout Maryland. Mr. Stone can assist you with the following probate tasks:
- Opening the estate in court
- Obtaining Letters of Administration
- Filing inventory reports
- Preparing final accountings and resolving debts
- Distribution of the estate to heirs and legatees.
Bankruptcy
Our office concentrates on assisting individuals and small business who are experiencing problems with debts, such as high-interest credit cards, large medical bills and foreclosures. Our goal is to provide effective legal services to stop harassing phone calls, lawsuits, wage garnishments, foreclosures and repossessions. We can initiate procedures to resolve debts fairly and to protect your legal rights.
This law office is a debt relief agency, as defined by federal bankruptcy law. Mr. Stone helps individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases
- Chapter 13 reorganization plans
- Protection for consumer debtors and homeowners
- Written fee agreements, with no hidden fees
About Us
Andrew C. Stone, Esq.
Jessica G. (Paralegal)
Andrew C. Stone, Esq.
Admitted to practice law in all Maryland State Courts in 1991.
Admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1992
Education:
Juris Doctor with Honor, 1991, University of Maryland School of Law
Recipient of the William P. Cunningham Award, 1991
Recipient of an American Jurisprudence Award, 1991
Bachelor of Arts, 1986, University of Maryland College Park
Bar Associations:
Maryland State Bar Association, Court of Appeals
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Carroll County Bar Association - President,
2020 to 2021
Carroll County Bar Association - Board of Directors
Maryland State Bar Association - Client Fee Dispute Committee 2005 to 2023
Maryland State Bar Association- Board of Governors 2024
Community Involvement:
Member of the Ethics Panel, Carroll County Public Schools 1997 to 2003
Chairman of the Ethics Panel, 2001 to 2003
Member of the Board of Directors, Carroll Transit System 1995 to 2004
Chairman of the Board, 1999 to 2000
Maryland State Bar Association - Client Fee Dispute Committee 2005 to 2023
Tracey T. (Paralegal)
Jessica G. (Paralegal)
Andrew C. Stone, Esq.
Tracey has been the lead Estate Administration Paralegal for Andrew Stone for more than 10 years. She can assist you with the administrative tasks involving probate. Tracey is also well versed in assisting Mr. Stone with drafting Estate Plans.
Tracey also provides assistance with client accounts, billing, and payment processing. If you have any billing or payments questions, Tracey will be able to help you.
Jessica G. (Paralegal)
Jessica G. (Paralegal)
Jessica G. (Paralegal)
Jessica has been the lead Bankruptcy Paralegal for Andrew Stone for more than 5 years. She will be happy to assist you with the collection of the items needed to prepare the filing of a bankruptcy petition, and notify you of the deadlines and requirements set by the federal bankruptcy court.
Jessica also assists Mr. Stone with drafting Small Business contracts, filings with the SDAT, and Estate Plans.