Portrait of Meghan McCulloch

Meghan McCulloch

Principal

Meghan McCulloch is a Principal at Offit Kurman, P.A., where she guides the firm's efforts in estate planning, probate estate and trust administration, guardianships, special needs planning, and elder law. Based in Columbia, Maryland, Meghan has been guiding the strategic direction of the Estates and Trusts practice since August 2023, ensuring that clients receive thoughtful and tailored legal solutions across Maryland. Meghan is known for her ability to craft customized legal strategies that honor each client's unique goals and circumstances. Her work is characterized by a thoughtful, client-centered approach that brings clarity and reassurance to complex legal matters.

With a reputation for navigating challenging family dynamics with both skill and compassion, Meghan is committed to helping clients protect their assets and secure their legacies. She works closely with both fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guiding them through the probate process and ensuring that estates are administered efficiently and in accordance with the law. Her clients consistently describe her as a trusted advisor, valued for her integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to their needs.

Before joining Offit Kurman, Meghan served as a partner at a Maryland law firm, where she focused on estate planning, fiduciary representation, elder law, and related tax matters. Earlier in her career, she managed the Social Security Disability department at another firm, overseeing case management, administrative hearings, and federal court appeals while also drafting essential estate planning documents. These experiences have shaped her approach, allowing her to handle a wide range of legal matters with care and precision.

Licensed to practice law in Maryland and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the Maryland Court of Appeals, Meghan has garnered significant recognition for her work. Her accomplishments include being named to the Estate and Trust Law Power List by The Daily Record in 2024 and earning the 'Rising Star' designation from Maryland Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2024.

Meghan is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of estate planning and administration with integrity and care. Her leadership at Offit Kurman reflects her commitment to providing personalized and effective legal services, helping clients secure their legacies and navigate their financial futures with confidence.

    Education

    • University of Baltimore (J.D.)
    • Temple University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of Maryland
    • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Maryland State Bar Association, Member
    • Howard County Bar Association, Member
    • Howard County Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors 

    Recognitions

    • Named to the Maryland Super Lawyers® list for Estate and Probate, 2027
    • Estate and Trust Law Power List, The Daily Record, 2024
    • Maryland Rising Stars, Baltimore Magazine
    • Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers, 2016-2024
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Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.