Matthew F. Erskine
Tax, Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Personal Introduction
Matthew F. Erskine, Attorney is an approachable, empathic estate and succession planning attorney who creatively & holistically solves families unique asset and estate needs. He is the fourth generation of lawyers known for integrity and personal service. Matt concentrates on providing legal and fiduciary services for families with basic estates as well as real estate, unique assets, or a family business. Unlike most trust and estate attorneys, Matt’s focus is ensuring financial security while preserving the ownership of unique—but often illiquid—assets for the client and family including family businesses, art and other collectibles, and legacy real estate.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
Developing strategies, problem solving, and consulting is where Matt takes his years of experience handling complex matters and finds solutions for you. It may be the business you have invested a lifetime building or a collection you wish to have preserved and transferred to a certain entity, specialized attention and knowledge is required to ensure your goals are achieved. Consulting both locally and internationally, Matt is able to provide sound advice remotely, working with you directly or with your legal team on the intricacies of the matter to solve unique asset issues. Family Office Consultation Succession Planning for the Family Business Gifting Art, Family Business, and Legacy Real Estate Protecting Nontraditional Assets
Response Time
20 hours
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
- Center for Art Law, speaker 2024 - Forbes Magazine columnist - Financial Advisor Magazine columnist - Worcester Rotary Club, Worcester, MA; 1987 to date, president 2003-2004. - Worcester Forum Theater Ensemble, Worcester, MA; 1990 to 1993 Director, President of the Board of Directors 1991 to 1993 - Paxton Conservation Commission, Paxton, MA; 1987 to 2016 - Memorial Foundation for the Blind, Worcester, MA; 1991 to 1992, Director - Goddard/Homestead Inc., Worcester, MA; 1987 to date, Secretary of Corporation, 1987 to 1993 - Worcester Committee on Foreign Relations, Worcester, MA; 1987 to date, Member - Volunteer Lawyers Service, Worcester County Bar Association, Worcester, MA; 1987 to 1997, Member - Community Healthlink, Worcester, MA; 1991 to 1994, Director, Development Committee - Worcester Economics Club, Worcester, MA; 1994 to date - Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA; 1992 to 2003, Trustee - Family Services of Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA; 1996 to 1998, Director - The Worcester Club, Worcester, MA, 1997 to 2001, Director - H. Arthur Smith Charitable Foundation, Worcester, MA; 1997 to 2005, Chairman - Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Worcester, MA; 1992 to Date, featured speaker - United Way of Central Mass. Finance Committee member 2003 to 2016 - Masonic Learning Center. Chairman, Capital campaign - Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research. Trustee, 2001 to 2016 - American Antiquarian Society. Member 2002 to date.
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