Nicole T. Livingston
Partner
Nicole T. Livingston specializes in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law, with specific knowledge and experience in special needs and advanced tax planning. She launched her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael E. Loney at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
A dedicated member of the Estates & Trusts Section, Property Law Section, and Elder & Disability Sections of the Maryland State Bar Association, Nicole is also affiliated with Wealth Counsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She actively engages with the Anne Arundel County chapter of the state bar and the Women’s Bar Association, contributing to local events and initiatives.
Having crafted thousands of estate plans for families throughout Maryland, Nicole is known for her approachable and compassionate demeanor, which brings comfort during challenging times. Her ability to distill complex legal concepts into easily understandable terms is one of her key strengths. Passionate about educating clients, she enjoys meeting new individuals and guiding them through the estate planning process. Nicole frequently presents seminars on estate planning, elder law, and special needs throughout the county.
Before pursuing her law degree in 2003, Nicole worked as a speech-language pathologist in various environments, including home health care and hospitals, with extensive experience in skilled nursing facilities. This medical background enhances her practice in estate planning and elder law. Nicole is licensed to practice law in both Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Special Needs Planning
- Advanced Estate & Gift Tax Planning
Bar / Court Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Professional Associations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Maryland
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- WealthCounsel
Education
- University of Baltimore (J.D., with honors, 2003)
- University of Maryland at College Park (M.A., 1995)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.S., magna cum laude, 1993)
Awards
- Super Lawyer – 2025
- Maryland State Bar Association – Section Council for Elder Law (Representative 2005 – 2009)
- National Business Institute – CLE Speaker
- Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council – President-Elect
Community Involvement
- BWMC Foundation Next Generation Committee Member
- Executive Committee Member of the Anne Arundel County Estate Planning Council
- Intellectual Property Law Journal, University of Baltimore
- Associate Editor Student Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland – Officer
- Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education – Member
- Phi Sigma Pi, National Honors Fraternity – Member
- Student Teaching Practicum in London, England
- Team Manager for Travel Soccer Team (2017-2019)
- Faith Formation Teacher (2013-2019)
“Every client has different circumstances, and my role is to listen carefully, understand their concerns, and create personalized plans that reflect their wishes. This ensures they feel confident, secure, and understood throughout the process.”
