Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Comprehensive Estate Planning
Wills and trusts for Maryland families
Bridging the wealth gap, one estate plan at a time.
You built something real: a home, maybe a rental property, savings for your kids and grandkids. I help you put it in writing who gets what and who’s in charge, so your family isn’t left to sort it out in court.
60-minute Zoom with me · $250, credited toward your plan · Maryland residents
Not ready to book yet? Start with a free 15-minute call and ask me your questions first.
Sound familiar?
Here's what I hear from the families I work with.
“I don’t want anyone to sell my house.”
“I don’t want my kids fighting when I’m gone.”
“I want to leave something behind for my grandkids.”
If any of these sound like you, a written plan is how you make sure it happens. Without one, Maryland law and a probate court decide for you, and that process can take a long time, cost your family money, and become public record.
How it works
Three meetings. Most plans are signed in 6 to 8 weeks.
1
Family Game Plan Session
A 60-minute Zoom. You tell me about your family and what you own. I walk you through your options, including will vs. trust, and give you my flat-fee pricing. The $250 session fee goes toward your plan.
2
Design Meeting
We decide the details together: who’s in charge, who gets what, and when. I draft your documents, you review them, and we make any changes until they’re right.
3
Signing Ceremony
You sign in person, at my office in Timonium or at your home. I bring the two witnesses and the notary. You leave with a finished plan in a binder.
Meet your attorney
Hi, I'm Chinyere. Most people call me Chi.
For generations, conversations about wills, trusts, and passing down wealth have mostly happened in rooms that Black families, families of color, and women weren’t invited into. Plenty of us are the first in our families to own a home or build real savings, and nobody handed us the playbook for keeping it in the family. I started The Orie Law Firm to change that.
Think of me as the auntie who happens to be an estate planning lawyer. Ask me anything, and I’ll give you a straight answer without the legal jargon. I’ve been licensed in Maryland since 2014, and I hold a B.S. in Accounting and a law degree from the University of Baltimore.
Free workshops and webinars
I host free events where I explain wills, trusts, and probate in plain English and answer your questions live. Join the list and you’ll hear about the next one first.
Common questions
Straight answers
Isn't estate planning just for wealthy people?
No. If you own a home, have kids or grandkids, or care who makes medical decisions for you if you can’t, you need a plan. It’s about who’s in charge and who gets what, not how much you have.
Do I need a will or a trust?
It depends on your family and what you own. A will still has to go through probate, the court process after someone dies. A living trust is set up to skip it. Most of my clients choose a trust, but we’ll decide together at your Game Plan Session.
What does it cost?
I charge flat fees, never by the hour, so you know the full price before you commit. I go over exact pricing at your Game Plan Session. The session is $250, and that $250 goes toward your plan if you move forward.
How long does it take?
Most plans are signed within 6 to 8 weeks of your Game Plan Session. Part of that depends on how quickly you review your drafts.
Do you work with people outside Maryland?
Estate planning rules change from state to state, and I’m licensed in Maryland. If you live somewhere else, email me and I’ll do my best to point you to a lawyer in your state.
Ready to get it in writing?
Book your Family Game Plan Session. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your family needs and what it costs.
Have a quick question first? Book a free 15-minute call.
1301 York Road, Suite 800, #1045
Timonium, MD 21093
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