Janelle Johnson

Janelle Johnson

Serving MD, DC & GA in Landlord Rights, Real Estate, Immigration, & Family Law
  • Landlord Tenant, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning ...
  • District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland
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Biography

Janelle D. Johnson is the principal attorney and founder of the Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson, where she represents both individuals and small business clients in a variety of civil matters, both transactionally and before the court. Her services include, but are not limited to: landlord-tenant law, immigration, real estate, business law, and estate planning.

Attorney Johnson is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Georgia.

Practice Areas
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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Maryland
Maryland Court of Appeals
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Associations
Maryland State Bar Association
Active Member
- Current
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District of Columbia Bar
Active Member
- Current
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State Bar of Georgia
Active Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Municipal Annexation in North Carolina: The Pros, The Cons, and The Judiciary
N.C. Cent. Law Journal
Certifications
Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Management
Georgetown University
Executive Coach
New York University
Basic Mediation Training
New York State Dispute Resolution Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
Q. My father died in 2009 a Will suddenly filed in Georgia probat court Aug. 8 2022. We are not sure if the will is legal.
A: If you're questioning the validity of the will, it sounds like you're interested in contesting the will. The statute of limitations to contest will depend on the type of probate brought by the executor or interested person. If it's common form probate, then an heir has up to 4 years to contest the will, except minor heirs who require proof in solemn form and interpose a caveat within 4 years after reaching the age of majority. If it's solemn form probate, meaning the heirs/interested persons were provided with notice, an heir/interested person only has 10 days to file an objection after being served with the petition to probate the will; however, if they were required to be served and weren't, then the 4 years applies as if under common form probate. It's best for you to seek legal advice regarding the will as soon as possible, as time is of the essence. ... Read More
Q. In the state of Georgia is there a statue of limitation for a will to be File in probate court
A: Under GA Code 53-5-3, a will shall not be offered for probate following the expiration of five years from the latest date on which a petition is filed for: (1) The appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate; or (2) An order that no administration is necessary on the decedent's estate; provided, however, that the will of a testator who died prior to January 1, 1998, may be offered for probate at least until December 31, 2002.
Q. Have one inheritance question from the Will of a GA deceased who left monies to an individual who predeceased her.
A: The will, as long as it's valid, is what controls in this situation. You have to the look to the intent of the testator and what is to happen to the remainder shares when a beneficiary is no longer available to receive under the will.
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Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Toll-Free: (888) 908-3554
Telephone: (202) 792-7797
Fax: (888) 908-3224
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson
1629 K Street NW
Ste. 300
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 792-7797
Fax: (888) 908-3224
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed