Martha T. (Marti) Starkey
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Harrison & Moberly, LLP
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 1981
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Languages spoken: English, German
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8335 Keystone CrossingSte. 220
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With nearly 45 years of experience, Martha (Marti) T. Starkey provides her clients with legal representation in areas such as estate planning. To help them secure their assets and legacies for their loved ones, she assists them in creating wills and trusts. She also helps clients manage probate concerns. From Harrison & Moberly, LLP, in Carmel, she serves residents throughout Indiana.
Ms. Starkey completed her undergraduate studies in 1976, graduating cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in communications from the University of Evansville. She went on to attend the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and received her Juris Doctor degree in 1981. She obtained her license to practice law in Indiana that same year.
A stalwart advocate for her clients, Ms. Starkey has garnered the adulation of her peers for her pristine, client-centric practice that emphasizes personalized attention and a meticulous focus on every aspect of her clients’ cases. She has also been recognized by myriad prestigious legal organizations. She is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell, and she holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo. She has also received many positive client testimonials on Avvo. In addition, she was the recipient of the Five Star Professional Award in partnership with Indianapolis Monthly magazine.
Within her legal community, Ms. Starkey maintains close affiliations with many legal organizations, such as the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Within the Indianapolis Bar Association, she has served on the board of managers as well as in many other important roles, including vice president, chair of the Estate Planning and Administration Section and co-chair of the Judicial Selection Committee.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust LitigationFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
- 50% Estate & Trust Litigation
First Admitted: 1981, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://harrisonmoberly.com/attorneys/martha-t-starkey
Bar / Professional Activity
- Indiana Supreme Court, 1981
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- Indianapolis Bar Association (Chair, Estate Planning and Administration Section, 1996-1997; Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1999-2004; Co-Chair, 2002; Judicial Selection Committee, 2001; Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee, 2004-05; Vice President, Board of Managers, 2001-2002)
- Indiana State and American Bar Associations
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Uniform Law Commission, 1990; Indiana Chair, 1992-2010; Division Chair
- Member, Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Trust/Estate Acts for the Uniform Law Commission, 2005-present
- Review Committee, Uniform Health Care Decisions Act
- Drafting Committee, Uniform Trust Act
- Drafting Committee, Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Drafting Committee, Uniform Directed Trust Act
Pro bono / Community Service
- Trustee of the Uniform Law Foundation
- Wheeler Mission, Board of Directors, 1989
- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Board of Directors, 2003-2009
Educational Background
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, J.D., 1981
- University of Evansville, B.S., cum laude, 1976. (Graduated as Outstanding Senior Woman)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The Blessing of Obedience, Author, 2011
- The Blessing of Obedience – A Companion Study Guide, 2012
- Faculty, ICLEF National Estate and Trust Litigation, 2003
- Faculty, ICLEF Avoiding Malpractice, 1996
- Faculty, ICLEF Forms and Procedures for Transfers of Assets to Living Trusts, 1995
- Faculty, Basic Tax Issues in Estate Administration, 1994
- Faculty, Business Succession Planning, 1993
- Faculty, Winning Financial Strategies for Women, 1993-94
- Faculty, ICLEF Estate Planning 101, 1993
- Faculty, How to Build and Run a Probate Practice, 1992
- Faculty, Administration of the Estate in Indiana, 1990-91
- Faculty, Indiana Practical Estate Planning and Will Drafting, 1989
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Founder and Sponsor of the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award - (“SEWA”) with Harrison & Moberly, LLP, 2004 to present.
Honors
- AV Preeminent peer-review rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2012, 2021 - 2025
- Named in Indiana Super Lawyers list by Law & Politics Magazine, 2004 - 2012
- Named as one of top 25 female attorneys in Indiana in 2010
- Received the “Five Star Professional Award” for the best in client service from Indianapolis Monthly magazine in 2009, 2013
- Named as the YWCA 2010 Woman of the Year in Law
Office location for Martha T. (Marti) Starkey
8335 Keystone Crossing
Ste. 220
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: 317-639-4511
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2012, 2021 - 2026