Susan Seidel Tilghman - a Salisbury, (King Co.) Estate Administration and Estate Planning Lawyer

Salisbury Estate Administration and Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Administration and Estate Planning 45%
Elder Law 35%
Family Law and Guardianship 5%
Real Estate 5%
Contracts 5%
Business 5%

Litigation: 5%

Attorney Information

Overview

Susan enjoys helping clients make an estate plan that suits their needs and situation. When clients have to deal with the loss of a loved one, helping them navigate the probate process and making it as easy as possible for them is her goal. Susan has many years of experience in handling estates, both large and small, and has prepared many Fiduciary and Federal and State Estate Tax Returns.

Getting to know the many wonderful clients who come in and establishing trust and long term relationships is what makes the job so rewarding.

Susan has volunteered in many organizations throughout her career.

She serves as a director and officer of Maple Shade Youth & Family Services, Inc., she coached the high school Mock Trial team for many years, served as President and Treasurer of PTAs at a local elementary and high school and served as President and active member of the Board of Governors of Beth Israel of Salisbury.

Susan grew up in Salisbury, and after studying in Baltimore, she was anxious to return to the eastern shore to join the law practice that her father established many years before. She and Mark have raised four sons, and now are enjoying five grandsons.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Eleanor Voss Fellowship for Law School from Goucher College, 1980

Education

Legal Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Goucher College, Towson, Maryland, 1980
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Associate
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Classes and Seminars

Taught Paralegal Studies Class, WorWic Community College

Bar Admissions

Maryland, 1983

Other Affiliations

Wicomico County Bar Association, 1983
Maryland State Bar Association (Member)

Contact

Salisbury, MD

110 N. Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801

Directions

Phone: 410-742-8176

Fax: 410-742-3117

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.sbtlawfirm.com

Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Susan Seidel Tilghman - Salisbury, MD