Matthew J. Marcus
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Milton, Massachusetts
Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C.
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in Massachusetts since: 1992
Education: Suffolk University Law School
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Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C.
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Milton, MA 02186 Visit website
Matthew J. Marcus is a partner at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., located in Milton, Massachusetts. His practice primarily focuses on estate planning and elder law, areas in which he has cultivated a substantial track record of success and reliability. His legal acumen in these fields is complemented by a robust involvement with related organizations and educational initiatives. He also extends his practice to Worcester, Brockton, Fall River and New Bedford.
Mr. Marcus has contributed significantly to the legal community in Massachusetts, particularly through his roles in various prestigious committees and boards. For eight years, he was an integral member of the board of directors for the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. His leadership skills were further highlighted during his tenure as co-chair of the Elder Law Committee under the Boston Bar Association.
In his professional capacity, Mr. Marcus also serves as the principal attorney at a financial planning firm, where he manages complex estate and financial planning issues tailored to his clients' needs. His responsibilities have also extended to serving as a hearing officer for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, reinforcing his standing in the legal community.
Mr. Marcus holds degrees from Boston University and Suffolk University Law School, including an LL.M. in taxation from Boston University School of Law. He coordinates a monthly self-advocacy group meeting for adults with developmental disabilities in Boston and has been recognized for his contributions to this community with the Citizen Advocate of the Year Award by The Arc of Massachusetts.
Furthermore, Mr. Marcus’s scholarly contributions include publications in various respected journals and magazines, covering topics from guardianship to planning for families with disabled children. Rated “Excellent” on Avvo, he has also been a faculty member at Suffolk University Law School’s Elder Law Institute, at Mandatory Continuing Legal Education programs and the New England Elder Law Symposium.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 70% Estate Planning & Probate
- 30% Elder Law
First Admitted: 1992, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: https://www.coluccilaw.com/attorney/matthew-marcus/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Massachusetts
- New England Elder Law Symposium, Co-Chair
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Massachusetts Chapter, Integral Member of the Board of Directors, 1999-2006
- Boston Bar Association, Elder Law Committee, Co-Chair
Pro bono / Community Service
- United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston, Board of Directors
Honors
- Citizen Advocate of the Year Award, The Arc of Massachusetts
- “Massachusetts Super Lawyers”, every year since 2006.
- Rated “Excellent” on Avvo
Educational Background
- Boston University, B.A.
- Boston University School of Law, LL.M., Major: Taxation, 2009
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Faculty member at Suffolk University Law School’s Elder Law Institute, at Mandatory Continuing Legal Education programs and the New England Elder Law Symposium
- Brenda After 60: 3 Questions With: Milton Estate Planning & Elder Law Expert Matthew J. Marcus, Esq.
- He has written articles on estate planning, guardianships, and planning for families with disabled children for Estate Planning magazine, ALI/ABA’s Practical Lawyer, MCLE, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Massachusetts Family Law Journal, Life and Health Advisor magazine, and ABA newsletters.
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025