MILTON, MA – Matthew J. Marcus, a partner at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., has again been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, the peer-reviewed legal publication that recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Massachusetts estate planning attorney Matthew Marcus of Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. (https://www.coluccilaw.com/attorney/matthew-marcus/) has received this recognition annually since 2006, reflecting decades of work in estate planning, elder law, guardianship, and disability planning for families across Massachusetts.

According to Massachusetts estate planning attorney Matthew Marcus, families benefit most when planning is approached early and tailored to the household’s specific circumstances. A comprehensive plan typically addresses wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and provisions for long-term care, while also accounting for tax considerations and the needs of family members with disabilities. “Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all process,” Marcus explains. “Every family has different financial situations, relationships, and goals, and the legal documents need to reflect that reality.”

Massachusetts estate planning attorney Matthew Marcus notes that elder law issues frequently overlap with estate planning, particularly when families are confronting decisions around nursing home care, MassHealth eligibility, and guardianship. Under Massachusetts law, individuals seeking long-term care benefits must navigate strict eligibility rules and lookback periods, and missteps in asset transfers can result in significant penalty periods that delay coverage. The firm assists clients with planning strategies designed to comply with state and federal requirements while protecting available resources for surviving family members.

Attorney Marcus has spent decades focused on these intersecting areas of practice. He previously served on the board of directors of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys from 1999 to 2006 and served as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee. He has also served as a Hearing Officer for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers and has written extensively on estate planning, guardianship, and planning for families with disabled children for publications including Estate Planning magazine, ALI/ABA’s Practical Lawyer, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and the Massachusetts Family Law Journal.

Planning for family members with disabilities is a particular focus of Marcus’s work. The firm helps families establish special needs trusts, supported decision-making arrangements, and guardianship structures designed to provide long-term support without jeopardizing eligibility for SSI, MassHealth, and other public benefits. The choice between a first-party and third-party special needs trust, and the timing of asset transfers, can have lasting consequences for a beneficiary’s access to care. “Families raising a child with a disability often worry most about what happens when they’re no longer able to provide care themselves,” notes Marcus. “Putting the right legal structures in place gives those families a measure of security about the future.”

Marcus also brings community engagement to his practice. He has coordinated a monthly self-advocacy group for adults with developmental disabilities in the Boston area, served on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Boston, and was named Citizen Advocate of the Year by The Arc of Massachusetts. His ongoing involvement in disability advocacy organizations informs the firm’s approach to planning for families with members who have special needs.

“Recognition from peers is meaningful, but the real measure of this work is helping families feel prepared,” Marcus adds. The firm represents clients throughout Massachusetts on estate planning, elder law, guardianship, mental health law, and disability planning matters.

For individuals and families in Massachusetts considering an estate plan, navigating a long-term care decision for an aging parent, or facing elder law and guardianship questions, contacting an experienced estate planning and elder law attorney may help clarify the available options and the steps required to protect both assets and the long-term well-being of loved ones. Early planning often expands the range of strategies available to a family.

About Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C.:

Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. is a Milton, Massachusetts-based law firm focused on estate planning, elder law, guardianship, disability law, and mental health law. The firm serves clients throughout Massachusetts. For consultations, call (617) 698-6000.

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