About Helen
Helen M — Smith is a seasoned estate planning and tax attorney based in Towson, Maryland. She has been a member of the Maryland State Bar since 2004 and the District of Columbia Bar since 2005. Ms. Smith is a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and has been recognized for her contributions to the field. Ms. Smith earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2004. She was a member of the Heuisler Honor Society and served on the University of Baltimore Law Review. She furthered her expertise by obtaining a Master of Laws in Taxation, cum laude, from the same institution in 2006.
Her academic achievements underscore her commitment to providing comprehensive legal services in estate planning and tax law. In 2014, Ms. Smith became a partner at Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law), a prominent Maryland law firm. She leads the firm's Wealth Preservation Group, offering services in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and tax planning. Her experience enables her to assist clients in creating tailored estate plans, including wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements, and healthcare directives. She also guides families through probate and trust administration processes, ensuring the effective implementation of their loved ones' wishes. Before her tenure at PK Law, Ms.
Smith served as an associate at Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. from 2004 to 2014. During this period, she developed her skills in estate planning and tax law, building a solid foundation for her current practice. Her dedication to her clients and the legal community has been recognized through peer reviews and professional accolades. Ms. Smith is an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designee by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC), a designation awarded to estate planning professionals who meet special requirements of education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation. Character. She is also AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence and ethics.
Additionally, she obtained her Masters in Taxation in December 2006, which provides her with a broad base of tax knowledge to assist her clients with tax planning to allow them to obtain their wealth preservation goals. Ms. Smith's office is located at 901 Dulaney Valley Road, Suite 500, Towson, MD 21204. She is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her professional affiliations include the Maryland State Bar Association and the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. She is also a member of the University of Baltimore Alumni Association, participating in its Mentor/Mentee program in 2012 and 2016. Her commitment to professional development and client service continues to make her a respected figure in the estate planning and tax law community.
