Matthew W. Thompson

Thompson, Matthew W.

Contact Information

P: 910.794.4837
F: 910.794.4877
mwt@wardandsmith.com

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127 Racine Drive
University Corporate Center
Wilmington, NC 28403
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Mailing Address:
 Post Office Box 7068
Wilmington, NC 28406-7068

Biography

Mr. Thompson's practice experience encompasses estate planning, estate administration, and estate and gift tax planning. He has experience working with closely-held business owners on succession planning, tax, and other issues. Mr. Thompson also represents clients regarding long-term care planning, disability issues, and guardianship matters. He is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Mr. Thompson has prepared manuscripts for and presented at various continuing legal education programs related to estate planning, estate administration, and elder law

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 2004
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Education

  • J.D., College of William & Mary Law School, 2004
  • B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Delaware, 2000

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • American Bar Association — Sections: Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; Young Lawyers Division
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • New Hanover County Estate Planning Council
  • North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Elder Law; Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law