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Where Your LegacyTakes Root

Welcome to Altman & Associates

After 30 years in estate planning law, we continue to be honored every time a client chooses Altman & Associates for their estate planning needs.

Gary AltmanFounder & Chair

Top Rated Estate Planning Attorneys Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area Since 1996

Founded by expert estate planning attorney, Gary Altman, Altman & Associates serves individuals, families, and businesses in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

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We care about your legacy

5 Reasons To Choose Altman & Associates

We Do Love Estate Law.

That's why it's all we do. Rather than dabble in various areas of law, our practice focuses exclusively on estate law. We get excited about coming to work every day because we genuinely love what we do!

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We Are Constantly Honing Our Craft.

Laws are constantly changing. As attorneys, it is our duty to stay on top of the laws and the tools available to help us best navigate those laws on our client's behalf.

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We Are A True Team.

Working together creates a more enriching work environment and generates better results for our clients. We have fostered a culture in which all our employees, despite their title, feel valued, respected, and equal.

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We're Motivated By Satisfied Clients.

While awards from our peers are a wonderful honor, our greatest reward is the peace of mind we give the families we serve. Thank you for trusting us as your long-term partners.

We Wholeheartedly Believe In Giving Back.

Each day, in our line of work, we are reminded of the fragility of life. With that, we are also reminded of our many blessings – both as individuals and as a business.

We work hard to earn our client's trust

Working with Altman & Associates

  1. The Initial Consultation

    Initial consultations are offered for one hour at $500. If you retain us, that fee will be applied toward the planning engagement. There will not be a fee for consultations recommended by advisors, friends, and family.

  2. Setting Up An Appointment

    If you are interested in our estate planning services, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We recommend that new clients complete an estate planning information form before the consultation.

  3. We Won't Walk Away

    Estate planning is an ongoing relationship, not a one-time product. Signing your documents is just the beginning—we are committed to supporting you and your family for life.

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Very pleasant experience! Thank you Heidi & Yassi

Yasmin Wade

These lawyers are very serious about their clients and are also very passionate about what they can con tribute to their local community. Work was done in very short time and covered my extensive estate work needs. Reasonable prices and top quality work.

Sandra B

Needed trusts, medical directives and wills. Extremely professional and thorough services, carried out with courtesy and nice mints!

Robert Goodfellow

Had a great experience with the team. Everything was explained thoroughly and well organized. They made the process very easy.

Renee Kwok

Altman & Associates is an experienced team of estate planning and trust attorneys, very trust worthy and thorough, I highly recommend!

Mark Lovett

They are extremely professional and provide excellent advise

Cindy Flanders

Personal service that is totally professionally attentive and takes the attitude of “deliver the best” and absolutely succeeds.

Barton & Carolyn

Gary Altman, Brenda Bosch, and the rest of the team at Altman & Associates do a tremendous job with estate & legacy planning and have extensive knowledge and experience in the subject. Estate planning is their sole focus, and I truly enjoyed working with them.

Alex Goumilevski