Matt, a native of Salisbury, North Carolina, is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina. He practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law and estate administration. Matt prides himself in ensuring that clients have a clear and concise road map for families and individuals to plan for the future, protect and preserve their assets, and to focus on family after a loved one has died.  Matt received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors from The University of North Carolina at Asheville and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University. Matt lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his daughter and enjoys spending time with his family exploring the great outdoors. Matt is currently a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the NC Bar Professional Vitality Committee, the Mecklenburg Bar Association, the Mecklenburg County Bar Lawyer Referral Service Committee, the North Carolina Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association.

Estate Planning Estate Planning for Young Families in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
Most young parents think estate planning is something they'll handle "someday." You're busy paying the mortgage, raising kids, and building your career. But here's what every South Carolina estate planning attorney will tell you: if something happens to you without a proper plan, the state decides what happens to your children...
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Estate Planning How to Create a Simple Estate Plan (Even If You Don’t Think You Have Much)
You might think estate planning is only for wealthy people with multiple properties and large investment portfolios, which is a common misconception that keeps many South Carolinians from protecting their families. The truth is, if you own anything of value or have people who depend on you, you need a basic estate...
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Wills and Trusts Understanding the Role of a Living Will in End-of-Life Decisions
End-of-life decisions – such as whether you want a feeding tube if you’re in a vegetative state or whether you wish to be resuscitated – involve intense emotions and deeply personal beliefs and preferences. The only people who should be involved in these decisions are you, your doctor, and (in some cases) close family...
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