Matthew F. Erskine, Esq.


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.
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Estate Planning & Execution

Sustaining family wealth and control over generations through estate, tax and elder care planning, risk management, estate and trust administration, bill paying, and hiring asset managers.

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Unique Strategies for Unique Assets

Family business succession and unique assets planning through family office consulting, gifting art, family business & legacy real estate, and protecting nontraditional assets.

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Forbes | September 2025

When Life Changes, Your Estate Plan Should Too

Your estate plan is a living document that should evolve alongside your life's journey. Most state’s law recognizes that events like birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, or death can affect the administration or distribution of a trust, and trustees are expected to exercise reasonable care to account for such changes. This legal recognition underscores a fundamental truth: static estate plans often fail to serve their intended purpose when life circumstances change. Outdated estate plans can create administrative burdens and potentially lead to outcomes that don't reflect your true intentions...  Read More

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