Helen M. Whelan
Principal
Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. in Taxation with an Estate Planning Certificate, 2010
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1995
Certified Public Accountant
Admitted: D.C. Court of Appeals, 1996, Maryland Court of Appeal, 1998
Helen Whelan is a Principal at Landsman Law Group, where she concentrates her practice on estates and trusts, estate administration, and elder law, including Medicaid and long-term care planning and the preparation of special needs trusts.
With nearly three decades of experience advising families and individuals, Ms. Whelan is dedicated to helping clients understand and implement thoughtful, effective estate and long-term plans that reflect their personal goals. As a Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s in Taxation and Certificate in Estate Planning, she brings both legal and financial insight to her work, ensuring that each plan is practical, comprehensive, and tailored to the client’s circumstances.
Ms. Whelan serves on the Maryland State Bar Association Elder Law Section Council and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She previously served as a Commissioner of the Montgomery County Commission on

Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) and as a member of the ​Board of Directors of Progress Unlimited, a nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. While in law school, she interned with Advocacy for the Elderly, deepening her lifelong commitment to assisting older adults and families in transition. Ms. Whelan has presented for Lorman and National Business Institute (NBI) on various subjects.
Contact Information
Email: hmw@landsmanlawgroup.com
Phone: 240-403-4300 ext. 104



