Maria Worthington McKenna

Managing Partner

Maria Worthington McKenna focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration. With over 18 years of experience, Maria has built a reputation for her compassionate and client-focused approach. She works closely with individuals, couples, and families to create tailored estate plans that reflect their unique needs. Maria is highly skilled in estate and trust administration, guiding executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through their legal responsibilities while alleviating the emotional burden that often accompanies these matters. She also represents clients in estate and trust litigation, handling disputes over contested wills, fiduciary decisions, and trust allocations.

Born and raised in Maryland, Maria has always valued time with her family. So, after graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007, she began putting her expertise to work for families.  As a mother herself, Maria understands firsthand the difficult decisions her clients face when planning for the future. She approaches every client with patience, care, and a deep commitment to making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Her advocacy has led to significant legal victories, including a favorable ruling in Click v. Click, a case before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals regarding the interpretation of a Last Will and Testament.

Maria is known not only for her legal experience but also for her warm, personable nature and ability to put clients at ease during what can often be a difficult time. Many of her clients have praised her patience, attentiveness, and ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that feels approachable and manageable.

Practice Areas

Bar / Court Admissions

  • Maryland, 2007
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 2008
  • District of Columbia, 2011

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council
  • WealthCounsel

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2007)
  • Towson University (B.S., summa cum laude, 2004)

Honors / Awards

  • What’s Up? Annapolis Magazine – Leading Lawyer in Trust & Estate/Wills & Probate 2014-2021, 2024-2025
  • Super Lawyers – 2014-2024

Community Involvement

  • Board Member – Anne Arundel Community College Foundation
  • Board Member – Advisory Board for the Legal Studies Institute at Anne Arundel Community College

Cases

  • Click v. Click, 204 Md. App. 349 (2012) (Ms. McKenna represented an heir in a case regarding interpretation of a Last Will and Testament. The Court of Special Appeals ruled in favor of the heir by reversing the Circuit Court’s denial of Summary Judgment.)

“Helping clients through estate planning and estate and trust administration is incredibly rewarding for me. Being part of that journey, guiding clients to make thoughtful decisions that protect their loved ones and legacy, brings a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond just the professional aspect—it’s about making a lasting, positive impact on their lives.”

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