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Navigating estate planning amidst divorce can be complex. On the third episode of our speaker series, Partner Matt Smith emphasizes the need for adaptable and forward-thinking strategies to protect assets across varying state laws. Highlighting cases where outdated estate plans clash with the modern realities of marriage, divorce, and inheritance, Matt delves into crafting lifetime trusts, navigating state-specific trust codes, and integrating prenups to safeguard one’s financial future.  He also underscores the persistent challenge of ensuring estate plans remain effective in the face of life’s uncertainties and changes in law. Tune in to gain valuable insights on safeguarding assets in the face of marital dissolution.

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Photo of Matthew E. Smith Matthew E. Smith

Matt is a Partner in the firm’s Private Client Services Department. Matt advises clients on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and probate litigation. His estate planning practice focuses on assisting individuals and families with practical estate, gift, and tax planning, including the…

Matt is a Partner in the firm’s Private Client Services Department. Matt advises clients on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and probate litigation. His estate planning practice focuses on assisting individuals and families with practical estate, gift, and tax planning, including the preparation of wills and trusts. Matt works to maximize the transfer of wealth while minimizing the effects of estate and gift taxes.

Matt’s most significant experience is in representing clients in contested estate and trust matters, including probate litigation. He frequently represents executors, trustees, and beneficiaries in disputes involving the administration of estates and trusts, will contests, contested accountings, and other appointment and removal proceedings. Matt also has substantial experience advising co-executors and co-trustees where there is tension or disagreement on the administration of an estate or trust, including working to find practical solutions as an alternative to litigation.