Tim Barkley Law Office

04/13/2026

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Barkley.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

At St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Hunt Valley, 909 Shawan Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030

Tuesday, April 14.
5pm Viewing, 7pm Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 15.
10am Divine Liturgy followed by the Funeral Service. Interment is private

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. James Orthodox Church’s building fund. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/ #/tithely/give-one-time/1939466

Timothy Stewart Barkley was born September 29, 1964, in Berlin, Germany, US Army Base and was raised in Columbia, Maryland. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, priest and lawyer. He lived his life as an offering and ministry to all he encountered. Tim and Ann, his wife of 36 years, raised 5 children; Joy, Sister Nina, Tiffany, Margaret and Joseph in Mt. Airy, Maryland. Tim’s wife and children were always a priority, even when he had other responsibilities.

Tim was the eldest son and excelled in service to his parents, David & Dorothy. Tim led the way and forged the path for 3 younger siblings, Ellen, David, and Beth, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His wisdom, strength and kindness will be forever remembered and sorely missed.

Tim was a lawyer in Mount Airy, serving the local community for over 30 years. Once his children were grown but while his business was in full swing, he studied for several years to become an Orthodox Christian priest in Taneytown, Maryland. He is surely irreplaceable for his wholehearted service to his community and parish.

03/23/2026

Whether you are navigating the loss of a spouse, organizing how your assets will pass to your children, or considering how much to share with family about your plans, a few careful steps now can prevent confusion, conflict, and unnecessary expense later.

Plan ahead to avoid conflict, confusion and expense...

02/26/2026

A couple of questions this month on special assets - some inherited antique vehicles that had not been retitled and a life insurance policy payable to a beneficiary who has long since passed. There are rules to follow in these types of situations and an order in which things need to be done - but they can take a lot of time and effort. As is so often the case with estate planning, these things can be avoided with - you guessed it - planning!

Problems that could have been avoided...

01/23/2026

Some questions this month on what do if you can't find those important documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney etc). Hidden moral of the story: make sure you know where those docs are now, before you really need them!

If you can't find those documents...

12/29/2025

This has been a wonderful place to raise a family, to build life and a business, and to make friends. Thank you, Mount Airy, for over thirty delightful years. We look forward to many more.

It's been thirty years...

12/02/2025

It's never a bad time to go over some of the basics when it comes to estate law and planning: wills, powers of attorney, executors, agents. We have questions covering those important topics this month, plus a checklist of what do (and what may not need to be done) when a spouse passes away.

Important terms and a checklist...

10/24/2025

When documents are old and need to be updated, when the people around you grow older or are no longer with us - keeping up with the details of your will, your powers of attorney, medical directives and other documents is always time well spent!

Some interesting queries on wills and powers of attorney...

09/22/2025

Some everyday examples of estate complications that could have been avoided with a visit with an attorney versed in estate planning. The time and expense are a good investment.

It’s sad when folks trying to do the right thing mess up and hurt the ones they love the most.

08/25/2025

Why can’t legal documents be written in plain English? An example: the term for distributing your child’s share to his or her children is two Latin words, “per stirpes”; the plain English equivalent is a paragraph long.

Why some things are the way they are...

07/22/2025

In this month's article Tim helps a client figure out whether and when her Mom might qualify for Medicaid. It can be a balancing act, but one thing's for sure: "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.”

If you'd like to "Talk to Tim", click below to visit our website or call Tim's cell 301-606-5905. And to join us in celebrating 30 years of practising law in Mount Airy, mention this post through the end of August and get 30% Off Wills & Estate Planning Services. (Maximum value $300. Check and Cash Only. Some restrictions apply.)

Tim Barkley - Your Local Lawyer for Wills, Estates & Trusts.

"There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.”

06/24/2025

Answering your questions this month: "My child is headed to college. Is there anything I need to think about?" And "Can you get our wills done before we leave on vacation?"

The importance of financial and medical powers of attorney...