Mary Elizabeth Anderson

Mary Elizabeth Anderson is a partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, located in Louisville, Kentucky. She focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, gift, estate and inheritance tax, and business planning. Mary Elizabeth helps individuals and families manage their assets and navigate the complexities of estate planning, ensuring their wishes are fulfilled while minimizing tax burdens.

Mary Elizabeth earned an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law. She holds a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Additionally, she earned a B.S. from the University of Tennessee.

Since joining the Bar in 2012, Mary Elizabeth has built a strong reputation as a leading estate planning attorney. She was selected as a Kentucky Super Lawyers® Rising Star from 2016–2022 and recognized by Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” in Trusts and Estates from 2021–2025. These awards showcase her commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and her proven expertise in estate planning.

In addition to her legal practice, Mary Elizabeth is actively involved in the legal community. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a member of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property Trust & Estate Law, where she has taken leadership roles. She is also involved with the Louisville Bar Association and other professional organizations, contributing to discussions on estate law through publications and presentations.

Mary Elizabeth is committed to helping her clients navigate the intricacies of estate planning, ensuring their legal needs are met with precision and care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Louisville Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
• Member, Estate Planning Council of Metro Louisville

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Degree (JD)
• University of Miami School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Tennessee
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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