Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Elder Law Trusts and Estates

Biography

Matt Thompson has significant experience advising the firm's clients on estate planning, business succession, asset protection, charitable planning, and fiduciary matters. He is attentive to each client's unique needs, focuses on uncovering true goals and objectives, and works to find practical, effective solutions for the client's situation and problems.

Matt is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. While his practice is focused on helping to protect, transfer, and preserve wealth, he does more than that for many clients—acting more as a trusted advisor and family counselor. He enjoys working with multiple generations to build and protect family legacies, which consist of more than just dollars.

Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

Ward and Smith PA logo

Overview

  • University of Delaware, B.A., graduated 2000
  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 2004

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2004

  • North Carolina State Bar - Specialization Committee Member
  • New Hanover County Estate Planning Council - Member
  • Good Shepherd Center - Board Member; past Chairman
  • Lakeside Partners of Wilmington - Chairman, Board Member

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2004
  • North Carolina State Bar - Specialization Committee Member
  • New Hanover County Estate Planning Council - Member
  • Good Shepherd Center - Board Member; past Chairman
  • Lakeside Partners of Wilmington - Chairman, Board Member
  • University of Delaware, B.A., graduated 2000
  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 2004
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • All state courts in North Carolina

Client Testimonials

Matt is the ultimate professional estate attorney. We try to exclusively utilize Matt with our high net worth clients.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Tax and Estate Planning, 2022-2023

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