$ 200-275 per hour
Charles Joseph Kay
also known as Chuck Kay
About Charles
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
20%
32 years
Probate
20%
32 years
Medicaid and Medicare
15%
22 years
Trusts
14%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Dan | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Special Attorney
My name is Daniel, I am writing this letter in regards to attorney Chuck Kay. I would like to let you know that in all my years of dealing with attorneys, I have never had a more compassionate, thorough attorney as Chuck has been to me. He set a very high bar for attorneys. He has never lead me to be...
Posted by Geisha | January 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saving Grace
Mr. Kay was a tremendous help in a time of need, in which I had deadlines and documents I had no knowledge on my own to decipher. He wrote a response to parties involved and got my case back on track and guided me through a proper course of action after that. Without Mr. Kay’s expertise, knowledge,...
Charles Joseph Kay's Lawyer Endorsements
"Charles Joseph Kay aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."
"His work ethic, attention to detail, and overall legal abilities are outstanding. He has an excellent knowledge of the law, which is evident when you read his responses to inquiries on Avvo. He is superb."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very hard working attorney."
"Charles is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"An insightful attorney who can provide valuable advice on estate and probate issues."
"Charles Kay understands that the administration of a trust or estate can be a complicated affair. Whether the value of the assets involved is relatively small or large in size, he knows that the appropriate administration of property and assets can carry tremendous importance for all those involved. The help of an experienced attorney, like Charles, who focuses exclusively on this area of practice is of invaluable assistance when managing trusts and estates. Estate planning is a means of protecting your family's assets and inheritance, and Charles will help you make sure that your loved ones are taken care of. From his caring nature to his in-depth knowledge of estate planning, probate, wills and living wills, trusts, Medicaid and Medicare, know that you are in good hands if you chose to have Charles on your side. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kay is an expert in estate planning."
"Attorney Kay is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and his clients. He is strategic, compassionate and a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to provide the practical advice that matters most to clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that he can be trusted to handle the case to the best of his ability."
"Charles has an excellent reputation in the legal community. His legal answers on AVVO are well reasoned and thorough. This is incredibly important for all forms of estate planning."
"Charles has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."
"Charles is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Charles J. Kay is one of America's Top Elder Law Attorneys. If your in Ohio and need a sharp and smart lawyer to plan for your future or simply need a will call him. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kay is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - 2016
Partner, Nadler Nadler & Burdman Co., L.P.A.
1998 - 2007
Partner, Davis & Davis
1993 - 1998
Associate, Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell
Associations
1994 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Mahoning County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Ohio Forum of Estate Planning AttorneysPast Editor of Legal Content
2008 - 2012
Mahoning County Mental Health BoardPast Vice President
1996 - 2008
Turning Point Counseling CenterPast President
1994 - 2000
Veritas HousePast President
Education
1993
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Brown University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Numerous Speaking Engagements
Trusts and Estate Planning
2011
The Ohio State University School of Dentistry
Ohio Estate Planning and Asset Protection
Publications
2010
Guardian Publishing
For Ohio Doctors: Shedding Light on Asset Protection, Tax and Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have power overeverything when I have health power of attorney?
15 Jul 2019
Q&A
Can my sister-in-law override my wishes since my husband has given her POA?
27 May 2017