Portrait of Rajiv Goel

Rajiv K. Goel

Retired Counsel

For almost twenty years, business owners, professionals and retirees concerned about death, disability or other life-changing events and the impact they could have upon their loved ones have actively sought Raj’s counsel in addressing all of their estate planning needs.  Aside from Raj's experience and technical skills with these complex and emotional issues, his clients come to him because they know he genuinely cares for them and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure the terms of their estate plans are customized to meet their individual goals.  Over the years, this relationship-oriented approach has allowed Raj to build his practice solely by word-of-mouth referrals and is the reason why many other attorneys use him to address their own legal needs.

If you are considering creating a will or trust, dealing with the administration of the affairs of a deceased loved one, or seeking options for addressing the care of a special needs child, Raj will go the extra mile to ensure that your needs are the priority.  If you are not sure if Raj can handle your specific matter, please call him as he is always willing to point people in the right direction even if he and his firm cannot personally assist you.

Representative Matters

  • Assisted a business owner in addressing the practical issues of how her business, which is the largest asset she owns, could continue to remain viable if she were to suddenly die or become incapacitated.
  • Advised parents on how best to structure their wills and trusts to minimize their estate tax exposure and ensure that the assets will be properly administered for the benefit of their two children, one of which has Down’s Syndrome and the other who will never be capable of making good financial decisions.
  • Counseled a widow on how to administer her late husband’s estate while dealing with a potential challenge to the Will by her step-son.

    Education

    • University of Maryland (J.D.)
      • Health Law Certificate
    • University of Maryland (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Serves on the operating boards of a number of non-profit organizations, including a one-year gubernatorial appointment to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents
    • Member of Offit Kurman's Diversity Commitee

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Medicare May Already Cover the Care Advocate You Didn’t Know You Had
      What if one of the most valuable resources for family caregivers was already covered by Medicare? Before you assume you can't afford a care manager, listen to this episode. In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, Candace Dellacona sits down with Connor Sweeney, founder of Baba, a groundbreaking care advocacy platform that's helping family caregivers navigate one of the most overwhelming parts of caregiving—and for many Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, the service is available at little to no cost. Inspired by his own family's experience after his grandmother suffered a stroke, Connor created Baba to give caregivers something they rarely have: a knowledgeable guide in their corner. Imagine having an expert who can: Coordinate medical care Help appeal insurance denials Connect you with specialists and community resources Arrange transportation Navigate Medicare and Medicaid benefits Reduce the endless administrative burden that leaves so many caregivers exhausted If you've ever thought, "I wish I could afford a geriatric care manager," this episode may completely change what's possible. Whether you're caring for an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or another loved one, you'll discover that help may be far more accessible than you realized—and that asking for support before a crisis can make all the difference. This conversation is filled with practical advice, hope, and one resource every caregiver should know about. To learn more about Baba, visit https://www.callbaba.com/ Follow Baba on social media: Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/callbaba/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/baba.helps Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577179311253