Sarah J. Broder

Sarah Broder’s practice covers all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of essential documents for wealth, asset and beneficiary protection, succession planning, and charitable gift planning techniques. She is also highly experienced in preparing orders to divide retirement assets in the context of divorce, including those involving private employer-sponsored plans governed by ERISA, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Federal government pensions, Thrift Savings Plans, and military pensions.

Her experience extends to fiduciary litigation, probate matters, and the administration of trusts following the death of a loved one.

With an acute ability to listen and interpret their needs, Sarah helps clients craft tailored estate plans, from complex high-net-worth strategies and business succession planning for smooth ownership and leadership transitions, to more straightforward advice. She focuses on understanding and addressing her clients’ goals and concerns, putting them at ease and ensuring they feel confident in the planning process, while understanding how it will help them avoid common pitfalls.

Sarah began her legal career in family law before discovering her passion for estate planning, ultimately building a successful estate planning practice within a family law firm. Drawing on this experience, Sarah is passionate about managing family dynamics and working towards family harmony while honoring her clients’ legacy goals.

Sarah sits on the Board of the Greater Olney-Sandy Spring Chamber of Commerce.