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Matthew S BallardTrusts Attorney in Annapolis, MD
Matthew S Ballard
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Contact
Email
Phone
(410) 501-5164
Address
1788 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21401, US
Professional
About
Matthew S. Ballard is a seasoned attorney based in Annapolis, MD, specializing in estate planning and probate law. Originally hailing from South Carolina, Matthew embarked on a journey that led him to make a significant impact in the legal field after earning his degree and working with the Kmart Kids Race Against Drugs Program. This initiative allowed him to travel across the country, raising awareness and funds for drug and alcohol prevention programs. In 2001, Matthew relocated from Las Vegas to Maryland to pursue his legal education at the University of Maryland School of Law. During his time in law school, he gained invaluable experience as a clerk at the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore County. In June 2003, he joined Bagley & Rhody, P.C. as a law clerk and became an associate attorney upon his admission to the Maryland Bar in December 2004. Matthew leads the probate practice at Bagley & Rhody, P.C., where he represents clients in a wide array of estate planning and probate matters. His extensive experience includes litigation in the Orphans' Court, District Court, and Circuit Court throughout Maryland. He has handled complex cases involving will contests, trustee and personal representative removal actions, deed nullification, accounting actions, and breach of fiduciary duty disputes. Additionally, Matthew has appeared before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the Court of Appeals, further showcasing his expertise in estate and trust litigation. As a trusted legal advisor in Annapolis, Matthew S. Ballard is committed to providing his clients with comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their individual needs in the realms of estate planning and probate.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
2004 University of Maryland School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997 University of South Carolina BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2020 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2019 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2018 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2017 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2018 MSBA Fiduciary Litigation: Contested Wills, Trusts, Inter Vivos Transfers and Guardianships POWER OF ATTORNEY, MULTIPLE- PARTY ACCOUNT, AND OTHER INTER VIVOS DISPUTES 2011 Judicial Institute of Maryland Will Contests: Legal Bases for Challenges to the Validity of a Decedent's Will/Codicil 2011 The Advocate - Young Lawyers Section MSBA Estate Planning in the Face of Changing Estate Tax Laws 2011 Maryland State Bar Association Contesting and Defending Wills, Revocable Trusts & InterVivos Transfers 2006 Maryland Continuing Legal Education (MICPEL) Contesting and Defending Wills, Revocable Trusts and Inter Vivos Transfers
Associations
Anne Arundel County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association 2019 - 2022 Maryland State Bar Association, CLE and Publications Committee Member 2017 - 2019 Maryland State Bar Association, Publications Committee Member 2011 - 2017 MSBA Special Committee on Voir Dire, Wills, Trusts & Estates Subcommittee Member
Speaking
2022 Fiduciary Litigation Power of Attorney, Multiple-Party Account, and other Inter Vivos Disputes 2020 Fiduciary Litigation: Contested Wills, Trusts, Inter Vivos Trusts, and Guardianships Challenging Wills and Other Wealth Transmittal Documents 2016 Will Contests: Legal Bases for Challenges to the Validity of a Decedent’s Will/Codicil Pre-Trial Matters and Evidence at Trial 2015 Determining the Validity of a Will or Codicil: Execution, Revocation and Caveats Caveat Pre-Trial Matters, Execution and Revocation of Wills
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Updated: Jun 08, 2026