Jessica M. Gorsky

Jessica M. Gorsky

PARTNER
COLUMBIA
T: 410.884.2454
F: 410.223.4388

Ms. Gorsky focuses her practice on private wealth and estates- and trusts-related taxation.  She advises on estate and trust planning; estate and trust administration; estate, gift and business tax; business succession planning; guardianships; and special needs planning. 
 

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Columbia Trusts and Estates "Ones to Watch" (2021-Present), Columbia Tax Law "Ones to Watch" (2023-Present)
  • Maryland Super Lawyers®, Estate & Probate "Rising Stars" (2020–Present)
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Chair: Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2021-2022)
  • Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • Maryland State Bar Association: Young Lawyers, Estates and Trusts Law, Elder and Disability Law, Business Law and Taxation Law Sections
  • Baltimore County Bar Association
  • Baltimore City Bar Association
  • Howard County Bar Association
  • Howard County Estate Planning Council
  • Women Lawyers as Leaders Initiative
  • Association of Community Services of Howard County
  • The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
  • Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services
  • MSBA Wills for Heroes Program
  • Best Lawyers Designation
Ms. Gorsky advises on the following:
 
  • Estates and Trusts
    • Wills
    • Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Advance Health Care Directives
    • Beneficiary Designations
    • Asset Transfers
 
  • Taxation
    • Estates and Trusts
    • Gift Tax
    • Business Tax
 
  • Elder Law
    • Long-Term Care planning
    • Medicaid qualifying assistance
    • VA Aid and Assistance Benefits
 
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Guardianships
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Wealth Preservation
  • Business Formation
  • Business Succession Planning
INSIGHTS

Featured: 10 Things to Know About Jessica Gorsky, The Associated, January 2023

Featured: Ukrainian War is Personal to MSBA Member Jessica Gorsky, Maryland State Bar Association, April 2022

Featured: The Associated: Jewish Federation Of Baltimore Raises Money For Ukraine, WJZ13 Baltimore, CBS, March 2022

Speaker: Long-Term Care Planning: Prepare and Protect Your Assets, Estate Planning and Eldercare Webinar Series, Prosperity Consulting, October 2021

Speaker: Estate Planning: How to Ensure There Are No Loose Ends, Estate Planning and Eldercare Webinar Series, Prosperity Consulting, October 2021

Guest Speaker: The Village in Howard's Speakeasy Series on Elder Law related topics

Rotating Guest Speaker: Caring Connections Course at Riderwood Senior Living Community on Estate Planning Related Topics

Guest Speaker: Lecture on Estate Planning in the Electronic Age at Broadmead Retirement Community

ARTICLES

Client Alert: 2024 Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts

As another new year is upon us, we are providing a summary of the changes to the federal and state estate and gift tax limits which became effective on January 1, 2024. We hope you find this information helpful as you consider planning options for 2024 and beyond. If you have any questions or are wondering how these changes may impact your particular situation, please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will be happy to discuss the effect these changes may have on your estate plan.

Women's History Month - Organizations We Support 2023

In celebration of Women's History Month and the contributions and dedication of our female attorneys, we are spotlighting nonprofits and organizations we have sponsored, been involved with and supported throughout the past year.

Client Alert: 2023 Changes to the Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts

As another new year is upon us, we are providing a summary of the changes to the federal and state estate and gift tax limits which became effective on January 1, 2023. We hope you find this information helpful as you consider planning options for 2023 and beyond. If you have any questions or are wondering how these changes may impact your particular situation, please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will be happy to discuss the effect these changes may have on your estate plan.
 

Whiteford Celebrates International Language Day

In celebration of International Mother Language Day, attorneys and staff from across the firm share their greetings in Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Serbo Croatian, Tagalog, Urdu and Romanian.

Client Alert: 2022 Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amounts

As another new year is upon us, we are providing a summary of the changes to the federal and state estate and gift tax limits which became effective on January 1, 2022. We hope you find this information helpful as you consider planning options for 2022 and beyond. If you have any questions or are wondering how these changes may impact your particular situation, please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will be happy to discuss the effect these changes may have on your estate plan.

Women's History Month - Organizations We Support

In celebration of Women's History Month and the contributions and dedication of our female attorneys, we are spotlighting nonprofits and organizations we have sponsored, been involved with and supported throughout the past year.

Client Alert: Remote Notarizations Lift Barriers for Shut-In DMV Residents

On Monday, March 30, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a series of executive orders in response to the COVID-19 crisis, including an order temporarily authorizing the use of remote notarizations throughout the state (Executive Order No. 20-03-30-04), thus allowing Maryland residents to obtain essential notary services without having to leave their homes.  Subject to guidance issued by Maryland Secretary of State, Governor Hogan’s order temporarily waives the in-person requirement for notarizing documents in Maryland for the duration of the COVID-19 state of emergency.
 

NEWS

Whiteford Names Gorsky Partner

Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Jessica Gorsky has been named Partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2024. 

36 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that thirty-six of its attorneys are listed among the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

A Record 87 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Ten Selected as “Ones to Watch”

87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.

73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.

75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”

A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.

71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.