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Law 101: Wills and Estates

with Robert Burke and Nasheia Smith

2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Law 101: Wills and Estates Waldorf West Branch -

Wednesday, May 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Law 101: Wills and Estates Need help planning for your or a loved one's future? Waldorf West Branch -

Need help planning for your or a loved one's future?

Join us for this informative and accessible legal workshop with Robert Burke, Esquire, and Nasheia Smith, Esquire, where you'll gain essential knowledge about wills and estate law and its importance in your life.

A will is a legal document that outlines how one's belongings, property, and finances will be distributed after one's death. Setting up a will can be a daunting task, but having knowledge on best practices can make an important difference.

During this program, Robert Burke and Nasheia Smith will define key legal terms, break down estate law, and provide some helpful information on how to create your will.

Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and take control of your estate!

This program is in partnership with the Charles County Bar Association.

About the Presenters: 

Robert M. Burke was born in Waldorf, MD and grew up in La Plata, MD. He currently resides in Chaptico, MD with his wife, Kristen, and their sons, Casey and Tyler. He has been a licensed Maryland attorney since 1992. He created the Robert Burke Law Firm in 1997. After 27 years of experience, he chose to concentrate on estate planning and administration as well as Medicaid and asset protection. Robert received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, MD. He then earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

Nasheia Smith is a partner at Andrews, Bongar, and Gormley & Clagett. She focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Probate, and Family Law. Nasheia attended Bowie State University for undergraduate school and University of Baltimore School of Law. After law school, she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore. She also served as a family law attorney at a non-profit organization. She assisted over 5,000 clients with their family law legal needs. During her time there, she developed the skills necessary to establish positive and trusting relationships with clients in order to assist them through their difficult emotional legal issues. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association where she served on the Public Awareness committee. Nasheia is also a member of the J Franklyn Bourne Bar Association and vice president of the Charles County Bar Association.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Life Skills | Community Engagement |

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