Jared S. Sands

Associate
Jared Sands

Jared Sands counsels high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families on estate planning, business succession planning, and wealth preservation. Jared advises clients on all aspects of tax and wealth planning, including wills, trust agreements, insurance, and charitable giving programs. Jared also counsels fiduciaries on estate and trust administration, including post-mortem tax planning and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns. In addition, Jared has represented beneficiaries and fiduciaries in estate and trust litigation matters.

Jared brings a diverse legal background to his practice. In addition to estate planning, Jared has worked in family law and general civil litigation, and clerked for the Honorable John P. Davey in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland. His breadth of experience enables him to incorporate a range of solutions tailored to the needs of each estate plan, thoughtfully guiding clients in structuring plans that protect assets and benefit future generations.

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Credentials
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Education

  • LL.M. Taxation with distinction Georgetown University Law Center 2023
    • Dean’s List
    • Certificate in Estate Planning
  • J.D. American University, Washington College of Law 2017
  • B.A. Criminology & Criminal Justice University of Maryland, College Park 2014
    • Minor: Philosophy
    • Alpha Phi Sigma, an honors fraternity

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Clerk Experience

  • Honorable John P. Davey Circuit Court for Prince George's County

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
    • Member, Taxation Section
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
    • Member, Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section
  • Member, Washington, DC Estate Planning Council
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
    • Member, Estate & Trust Law Section
    • Chair, Judicial Chamber Chats Series, New Practitioners Section, 2020 – 2021
    • Chair, Mentor-Mentee Committee, 2021 – 2022
    • Fellow, Leadership Development Academy, 2019 – 2020
  • Maryland State Bar Association
    • Member, Website & Technology Committee, Trusts and Estates Section, 2022 – Present
  • Board member, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Young Lawyers Network, 2023 – Present

Recognition
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  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, District of Columbia, 2020 – 2023