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Meryl Conte Clayton, a New Jersey native and long-time Florida resident, has been a practicing attorney for more than 35 years – admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1984 and in Florida in 1995. She maintains active practices in both states focusing on the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship, elder law, real estate, and business law.
Meryl is committed to leveraging her vast wealth of experience to help individuals and families plan their legacies, protect their loved ones, and, when necessary, facilitate the resolution of unfortunate family disputes. She seeks to accomplish her client’s goals of health care and financial care before and distribution of the estate following death. With practical advice and compassion, Meryl assists her clients with understanding the value of their estates and with choosing and executing appropriate estate planning documents and trusts.
Meryl’s New Jersey – Florida connection represents a powerful advantage for her clients. Meryl can advise clients on issues, institute court proceedings, and file necessary documents in both states for the convenience of families with homes or assets in Florida and New Jersey. Meryl is able to advise residents of New Jersey and the North East who wish to relocate and retire to Florida on the state’s homestead and residency requirements so her client’s may enjoy the benefits of Florida’s favorable tax and estate laws.
Meryl has been a Member Agent with Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Florida, and is licensed to write title in Florida. She has represented purchasers and sellers of real estate, both commercial and residential, with preparation and review of documents and title, deed transfers, and conducting closings.
Business clients will appreciate Meryl’s advice regarding formation of an appropriate business entity and ongoing management of their company.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
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Posted by Lisa | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My siblings and I hired Meryl to represent us in connection with an ancillary probate of my mother's estate. Meryl and her paralegal, Pam did an outstanding job for us. They were responsive, professional, courteous, and thorough at all times. It was a pleasure working with them, and I highly recomm...
Posted by Janice | May 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Meryl Conte Clayton helped me navigate a complicated estate that involved properties owned in three states, past inherited investments by the deceased and multiple other issues that arose during the process of bringing the estate to a closure. Meryl is knowledgeable about New Jersey and Florida la...
Posted by Cyndi | April 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
When we lost our parents we were lost of how to deal with their estate in Florida when we lived in New Jersey. We were referred to Meryl Conte and her team and she walked us through everything from life insurance forms to the sale of the house and got us through a difficult time with ease. Thank y...
Posted by Diane | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Was very professional. Both attorney and staff very nice and courteous. Was able to furnish me with all my documents in a timely manner. Would use there services again.
Posted by Holly | July 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I lost both of my parents within 11 months of each other, and I was having a really hard time trying to figure out what I needed to do with the estate. Meryl was more then helpful!!!! She is very knowledgeable and just an overall wonderful person. She made a very difficult time much more manage...
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1900 - Present
Member, Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.
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1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Contracts and Business Entity Formations
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