Business Details
37 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Rockville, MD
The Law Offices of David Pasti has been a trusted provider of legal services in Rockville, Maryland, for over 35 years. Specializing in Estate Planning and Probate, our firm serves clients across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, professional integrity, and aggressive litigation tactics to achieve optimal outcomes. With expertise in wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration, we guide clients through complex legal matters with compassion and clarity.Our commitment to client education and tailored solutions ensures families and individuals maintain control over their legacies. Recognized for our responsive service and deep understanding of local legal landscapes, we represent diverse clients from contractors to nonprofit organizations. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a dedication to ethical practice, ensuring clients receive both strategic counsel and unwavering advocacy.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Will Creation
Legal Consultation
Guardianship Planning
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized experience in Maryland, DC, and Virginia estate law.
- Our attorneys provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual family needs.
- Proven success in probate administration across multiple jurisdictions including Montgomery County.
- We combine responsive service with comprehensive legal knowledge of wills and trusts.
- Client-focused approach with a demonstrated commitment to ethical legal practices.
What people say
Excellent job
Responsive and detail-oriented
Trustworthy professional
Standard rate
On-time thorough job
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and define inheritance wishes through customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We guide clients through selecting executors, establishing guardianships for minors, and minimizing estate taxes. With expertise in Maryland's intestacy laws, we ensure your wishes control asset distribution rather than state defaults.
Probate Administration
We represent executors and beneficiaries in Maryland, DC, and Virginia probate proceedings. Our attorneys handle will validation, debt settlement, asset distribution, and tax filings. With experience serving as personal representatives, we streamline estate administration while protecting clients from personal liability during the court process.
Will Creation
Our will drafting ensures clear instructions for asset distribution and guardianship appointments. We address complex family situations, including blended families and special needs beneficiaries. Clients receive guidance on updating existing wills to reflect life changes and current tax laws.
Legal Consultation
We provide strategic counsel on incapacity planning, power of attorney designation, and healthcare directives. Our consultations address business succession planning and charitable giving strategies. Clients receive actionable advice to protect assets during life and beyond.
Guardianship Planning
This service establishes legal frameworks for minor children's care and asset management. We help clients nominate guardians, create trust structures, and plan for contingencies. Our guidance prevents court-appointed guardianship decisions that may not align with family preferences.
People
David N. Pasti
Owner Attorney
Licensed in MD, DC, and VA, David Pasti focuses on wills and estates with 35+ years of experience. He combines legal expertise with sports agency work as a certified MLB agent. Active in community legal education and Christian legal societies.
Deane A. Shure
Of Counsel Emeritus
Deane Shure provided legal services for 50 years before passing in 2024. Specialized in civil and criminal cases across MD/DC/VA while supporting veteran and wildlife causes. Graduated from University of Maryland School of Law.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I really need?
Every adult should have a will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare directive. Depending on your situation, trusts or tax planning tools may also be recommended.
How does probate work in Maryland?
Maryland probate requires validating the will, inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing property. Our attorneys guide executors through Montgomery County's specific requirements.
Can I update my existing estate plan?
Yes, we review and revise wills, trusts, and directives to reflect life changes like marriages, births, or significant asset changes while maintaining legal validity.
What happens if I die without a will in DC?
DC's intestacy laws will distribute your assets according to state guidelines rather than your personal wishes, which may not align with your family's needs.
How do you charge for estate planning services?
We offer transparent pricing for document packages. Complex plans involving trusts or tax strategies receive customized quotes during your initial consultation.
