Atty. Elizabeth McCandless

Atty. Elizabeth McCandless

Elizabeth McCandless is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, wills and 7 other areas of law. Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Portland Portland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Elizabeth McCandless at a glance

Elizabeth McCandless is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at McCandless LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985), U.S. Tax Court (1989), and Arkansas (2008). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1982) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elizabeth McCandless is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, wills and 7 other areas of law
  • Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Elizabeth practices at McCandless LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth McCandless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elizabeth McCandless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Elizabeth McCandless is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maine →

Trusts

Elizabeth McCandless is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maine →

Probate

Elizabeth McCandless is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maine →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Elizabeth McCandless is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Elizabeth McCandless is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elizabeth McCandless

Where is Elizabeth McCandless's law office located?
Elizabeth McCandless's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is McCandless LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth McCandless handle?
Elizabeth McCandless focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Elizabeth McCandless practiced law?
Elizabeth McCandless has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Elizabeth McCandless go to law school?
Elizabeth McCandless earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Elizabeth McCandless for a consultation?
You can contact Elizabeth McCandless directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Elizabeth McCandless received?
Elizabeth McCandless's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1982
B.A.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
Arkansas
Admitted: 2008

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