MaryEllen represents clients in Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning, including estate and trust planning and administration; probate, estate and trust litigation and individual and fiduciary taxation. She has an AV Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was selected by Martindale-Hubbell for the inaugural Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers in 2011...

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By Anonymous on May. 09, 2020

4.5 out of 5 stars

Recommends this attorney

Although MaryEllen is a quite busy professional Attorney, she has shown much interest in our needs, mine as a Legal Guardian and Caregiver for several years and Sylvia's. I have complete trust in MaryEllen and am so grateful for her genuine care, interest and professionalism with us and our needs. I recommend her Highly without doubt.

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of Cohen Garelick & Glazier replied on May. 11, 2020

Doug- It is wonderful working with you and Sylvia. To be able to watch Sylvia advance and grow, and enjoy life is so rewarding. Thank you, MaryEllen

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About MaryEllen (Kiley) Bishop

Frequent Case Types

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Estate Litigation in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas

Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Lawyer (Certified by TESB) 50%
Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation
Estate and Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Individual and Fiduciary Taxation
Trust Litigation

Litigation

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Year Joined Firm

2009

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

Indiana, 1983
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1983
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1983
U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
U.S. Tax Court, 1983

Specialties and Certifications

Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Lawyer, Trust and Estate Specialty Board, 2007
Fellow American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, 2012

Other Affiliations

Indiana University Alumni Association, 2007 - Present (International Chair)
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law , 2008 - Present (Secretary to the Board of Visitors)
Indiana University School of Medicine, 2008 - Present (Co-Chair, Planned Giving Committee)
Indiana University Women's Colloquium Planning Committee, 2008 - Present (Member)
Indianapolis Bar Association, Estate Planning and Administration Section, 2006 - Present (Chair)
Indianapolis Bar Association, 1999 - Present (Vice President, Board of Managers)
Indiana State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 2006 - Present (Executive Council)
Indiana State Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Co-Chair, Written Publications Committee for Res Gestae)
Indiana State Bar Association, 2005 - Present (Probate Review Committee)
Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis
American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC), 2012 - Present (Fellow)
Indiana Probate Code Study Commission, 2001 - 2005

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, December, 1982
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Indiana University Kelley School of Business, 1979
B.S.
Major: Marketing

Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Chi Omega

Pro Bono Activities

Kiwanis Club of Meridian Hills, Past Secretary
Visiting Nurse Foundation (Board of Directors), 1996 - 1997

Classes and Seminars

Master Chair, "Probate Skills Series", ICLEF, 1994, 2006
"Indiana Law Update", ICLEF, 2004 - Present
"What's New in Estate Planning and Administration", Indianapolis Bar Association, 2002 - Present
Program Chair: "Basic Will and Trust Drafting", ICLEF, 1999, 2001
"The Long and Winding Road to Probate Court", ICLEF
"Planning Your First Probate Administration", ICLEF
Program Chair: "Practical Probate", ICLEF
"Elder Law", National Business Institute
"Basic Probate", ICLEF
Co-chair of the Midwest Estate, Tax & Business Institute, ICLEF, 2011 - Present
Indiana Law Survey, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2014 - Present

Achievements

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Included on the 2022 Indiana list

Past Lists

2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2020 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2019 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2018 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2017 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2016 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list
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View the profile for MaryEllen (Kiley) Bishop on Super Lawyers

Honors

Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Council (ACTEC)
Vice Chair Board of Trustees, Indiana University
Indiana Super Lawyer in Practice Area of Estate Planning/Trusts
The Best Lawyers in America in Practice Area of Estates and Trusts and Trust and Estate Litigation
FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager(SM)
Master Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Indiana Super Lawyers (Top 25 Women Lawyers)

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Office Information

Address

8888 Keystone Crossing Blvd.Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone

317-819-0502

Fax

317-574-3855

Email

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Websites

https://www.cgglawfirm.com/

Publication

Articles

"Recent Legislation and Cases in Estate Planning & Probate", ICLEF, 2004-2012
"What's New in Estate Planning and Administration", Indianapolis Bar Association, 2002- Present
"Basic Will and Trust Drafting", ICLEF
"The Long and Winding Road to Probate Court", ICLEF
"Probate Skills", ICLEF, 1994, 2006
"Planning Your First Probate Administration", ICLEF
"Practical Probate", ICLEF
"Basic Probate", ICLEF
Co-Chair Midwest Estate Tax & Business Planning Institute
Indiana Law Survey, 2013-Present

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