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Amanda C. Sauer
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Amanda C. Sauer
Partner | Washington, D.C.
Amanda helps individuals and families navigate estate planning and trust administration with clear guidance, thoughtful strategies, and a welcoming, client-centered approach.
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Amanda advises clients in estate planning matters including testamentary planning, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, asset protection, charitable giving, and business formation and succession planning. Amanda also assists fiduciaries and beneficiaries navigate the probate and trust administration process after a decedent’s death.
In designing estate plans, Amanda enjoys working with clients to ensure their unique objectives are reflected in their planning. Her relaxed approach makes clients feel welcome to ask questions until they understand and feel comfortable with the complex concepts that may be involved.
Amanda serves a diverse population of individuals and families including business owners, public servants, young families, and blended families. In addition, Amanda takes pride in providing an affirming experience for her LGBTQ+ clients and their loved ones.
Capabilities
Estate Planning
Estate & Trust Administration
Tax Planning
Charitable Planned Giving
Corporate & Business Law
Admissions
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Education
Pace University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of Wisconsin, B.S.
Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M, Taxation (anticipated graduation in May 2028)
Awards & Honors
Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”, Trusts and Estates (2024-Present)
Named a “Top Lawyer” by Bethesda Magazine (2025)
Named to Top Financial Professional List by Bethesda Magazine (2024)
Listed as “Rising Star” by Maryland Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate (2023)
Listed as “Rising Star” by Washington, DC Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate (2023)
Organizations
Washington D.C Estate Planning Council (Member; Legislative Updates Committee, 2024 – present)
Maryland State Bar Association (Co-Chair, Estate & Trust Section Study Group, 2021-2025; Member, Estate & Trust Section Council, 2024 – present)
Bar Association of Montgomery County
DC LGBTQ Bar Association


