Edward Samuel Clay

Edward Samuel Clay

also known as Edward S. Clay

4.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lutherville, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law, Probate

1300 York Road, Suite 120, Lutherville, MD

About Edward

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

We client families to create estate plans that work now and we keep them updated so that they will work in the future when a crisis (death or disability) occurs. To learn more about estate planning, we invite you to an orientation meeting, The Truth About Estate Planningâ„¢. These orientation meetings are held regularly and while reservations are required there is no cost or obligation to attend. You will leave with a better understanding of issues and a list of questions for your lawyer.

30 years

40%
Trusts 30%

30 years

30%
Elder Law 20%

20 years

20%
Probate 10%

35 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Edward S. Clay, P.A.

1300 York Road, Suite 120, Lutherville, MD, 21093-6000

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Edward Samuel Clay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol and Doug | October 14, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Ed Clay and estateplanning.org review

My family has worked with Mr. Clay and his staff for the past 18 years and everyone in the organization has provided exceptional service. Ed, Donna, Regina, and Sara have always responded expeditiously to our questions and concerns with thought and care. The expertise Ed and his staff have in estate ...planning and adminstration of trust and wills is unmatched. The annual review process is very thorough and the onsite client training sessions are fantastic. During these sessions, Ed takes the time to explain current law, reviews your and his responsibilites and future proposed legislation/regulations which impact your estate in layman terms. I would highly recommend estateplan.org services to anyone wanting to have a secure plan for properly registering and managing your assets properly while alive and a solid plan for how to transition assets per your wishes upon your death. I wish everyone could understand how much of a valuable service they provide, no way i could do this by myself!

Posted by David | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and helpful

Ed and his staff are always helpful with our questions and in Client sessions. We’ve been clients for decades and always admired their dedication and clear direction they’ve provided.

Posted by Bette | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Edward S. Clay

My husband and I have been clients of Ed Clay for 13 years. His professionalism and care for his clients are excellent. We are always well-informed. The staff is friendly and supportive.

Posted by Irene | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ed Clay, estate plan attorney

I have been working with Ed Clay since Feb. 1999 when he established a family trust for us. My husband died in July 2023 and now he is involved in moving my husband's assets to my trust. I work with his assistant who completes the incomprehensible forms. His office is easy to access. Phone calls ...are answered. emails might take one day. A great office!

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Not helpful

I contacted this firm about a matter involving my godmother's will while she was in hospice care. I was met with resistance and arrogance.

Edward Clay

Replied last August 28, 2024

Our law firm operates by strict client confidentiality as mandated by the rules of professional conduct. Nobody ever contacted the law firm about their godmother's will. This is a "review" by another attorney whose license is inactive.

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Edward Samuel Clay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cheryl Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Clay is an established and experienced Maryland estate planning attorney."

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Scott Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ed Clay for well over a decade and have found him to be an outstanding estate planning attorney. He takes pride in educating his clients so they understand how their estate plans work and provides opportunities to make certain their estate planning documents remain current and up to date with changes in the law, changes in the family and changes in the law. Ed is also a talented and gifted legal technician. He has a strong understanding of complex estate planning strategies and finds creative ways to blend legal strategies to fit the unique needs of his clients. I highly recommend this Ed Clay."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Edward S. Clay, P.A.

Associations

1995 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Charter Member

Education

1989

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Monthly Orientation Meeting

Truth About Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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