Atty. Michael Allen Claytor

Atty. Michael Allen Claytor

Mr. Michael Allen Claytor is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, estate planning, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law.

Carmel Carmel 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (463) 316-0087 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Allen Claytor at a glance

Michael Allen Claytor is a probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in Carmel, Indiana. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1984). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Ball State University (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Allen Claytor is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, estate planning, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Carmel, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Allen Claytor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Allen Claytor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Michael Allen Claytor is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael Allen Claytor is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Power of Attorney

Michael Allen Claytor is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Indiana →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Michael Allen Claytor is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Carmel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Allen Claytor

Where is Michael Allen Claytor's law office located?
Michael Allen Claytor's law practice is located in Carmel, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Allen Claytor handle?
Michael Allen Claytor focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Michael Allen Claytor practiced law?
Michael Allen Claytor has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael Allen Claytor go to law school?
Michael Allen Claytor earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Michael Allen Claytor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Ball State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1984

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