Frederick R. Franke, Jr.

Frederick R. Franke, Jr.

Litigation. Planning. Administration.
  • Estate Planning
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Biography

In an increasingly complex and specialized world, it is important to keep a specific focus. Our focus is the law involving estates and trusts. Within this practice area, however, we do it all: planning, administration, and litigation. We have over 30 years of experience advising individuals, families and closely held businesses on a variety of matters related to wealth accumulation, preservation and transfer. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, business planning documents, estate tax returns, and many other documents to address our clients’ estate planning and administration needs. We also litigate estate and trust matters and serve as the expert or consulting attorney for other lawyers.

Education
The George Washington University Law School
LL.M. (1983) | Taxation
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Washington and Lee University School of Law
J.D. (1973) | Law
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Kenyon College
B.A. (1969) | History
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Professional Experience
Founding Attorney
Attorney at Law Office of Frederick R. Franke, Jr.
- Current
Adjunct Professor
University Of Baltimore School Of Law
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Instructor
University of Maryland University College
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Resisting The Contractarian Insurgency: The Uniform Trust Code, Fiduciary Duty, and Good Faith In Contract
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal
Asset Protection and Tenancy by the Entirety
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal
Perfect Ambiguity: The Role of the Attorney in Maryland Guardianships
Maryland Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
Awards
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Best Law Firms
U.S. News and World Report
Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland
American Registry
Top 50 Attorneys in Maryland
Baltimore Magazine
Leading Lawyers
What's Up Annapolis?
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Maryland Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow
Current
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Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
Member
Current
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Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Maryland State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law Section
Past Chair
Current
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Practice Area
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Maryland estate planning attorney
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Contact & Map
Franke Beckett LLC
151 West Street Suite 301
Annapolis, MD 21401
Telephone: (410) 263-4876
Fax: (410) 269-5882
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed