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Matthew G. Karr, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of The Heritage Law Center, LLC—an estate planning, elder law and probate firm in Woburn, MA. In addition to providing these services in Massachusetts, he's also licensed to practice estate planning in New Hampshire. He opened his law firm in 2011 because he wanted to bring back personal relationships to the estate planning and elder law process. Each family has unique goals, and therefore unique plans are needed to achieve those goals. So, he gets to know each client and then works with them to create plans tailored to protect them, their assets, and their families. He shares his expert knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand, and he offers compassionate guidance and experienced advice so clients can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. He believes in building lifelong relationships with every client, so he’s there to help make sure that documents continue to meet a client’s needs even as laws change and major life events occur. The firm bills on a flat-fee basis, agreed to in advance, so there are never any surprises and clients don’t have to hesitate to call. Matthew is a graduate of Boston College School of Law. He has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® Magazine six years in a row and a Five Star Financial Services Professional in Boston Magazine. Matthew serves as a pro bono advisor to community senior centers, regularly writes and speaks on family estate planning issues, including as a faculty member for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. He’s a member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, and the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association.
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400 Trade Center Drive, Suite 7810, Woburn, MA, 01801
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Posted by Jane | April 1, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Matthew Karr was originally hired by my Father to set up a trust. It was through these meetings (accompanying him) that I first met Matt. Throughout the entire process, I found him to be professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and respectful. And when my Father eventually passed away and I ...
Posted by Elaine B. | October 14, 2014
I was referred to Matt by a Corporate Attorney that I've worked closely with over the years. I'm thankful for her recommendation! Matt helped my brother and I with our parent's Estate Planning, which unfortunately had not been updated for many years. Matt made a very sad and difficult time much eas...
Posted by Carita | October 10, 2014
Last year, I decided it was time to put my affairs in order. First thing on my list was to put my home in trust for my children. I needed a lawyer. I found Matt karr though a simple web search. From the very first consultation, it was obvious that Matt was the right attorney for my needs. When deali...
Posted by Brett | October 10, 2014
Attorney Karr, quite simply, is knowledgeable; conscientious; responsive; and courteous. Without hesitation, we plan to call on his services again. We were lucky to have found him....
Posted by vidyut | July 3, 2013
very efficient , very easy to work with and very knowleadgeble.Mr. Karr is always there to answer any and all questions.
"Following a complex personal injury settlement I turned to Matt Karr to create the trust and protect my clients current and future financial status. He was very professional and did an excellent job."
"Attorney Karr is a knowledgeable and reliable estate planning lawyer. As a fellow attorney, I value his legal insight and trust his expertise."
"Attorney Karr is knowledgeable, professional and highly skilled in the field of estate planning and elder law."
"Attorney Karr's skill and knowledge with estate planning and elder law have rightfully earned him an excellent reputation in the legal community. I have and and will continue to refer clients in need of advanced estate planning and elder law needs to attorney Karr. It is my pleasure to endorse and recommend attorney Karr without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred a number of estate planning matters to Attorney Karr, and he has professionally and expeditiously handled each one. I have no doubt that when I refer a client to Attorney Karr, I am putting them in very capable hands to look out for their estate planning needs."
"I met Matthew at the Massachusetts Bar Association, he is a knowledgeable attorney, and I endorse him."
"I studied with Matt in school. He has a sharp mind, a passion for the law and is a good person, all the qualities of a great lawyer."
"Attorney Karr's depth of knowledge allows him to tailor sophisticated solutions to meet his clients' legal needs."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2016
Five Star Financial Services Professional, Boston Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers® Magazine
2011 - Present
Attorney/Principal, The Heritage Law Center
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Beliveau Law Group, LLC
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Brown Rudnick, LLP
2023 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Essex County Estate Planning CouncilMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts Chapter)Steering Committee Member
2012 - Present
Trusts and Estates ConsortiumMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Estate Planners & CouncilsMember
2008 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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MassHealth Assest Protection
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Estate Planning in Massachusetts
2018
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2018
English
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Purchasing new car for elderly mother, need to protect investment
29 Dec 2011
Can you decline accepting an inheritance or give it to someone else?
17 Feb 2011
Power of attorney for mentally disabled sister (adult)
31 Jan 2011
Estate Planning Basics: The Advance Directive (a.k.a. Living Will)
29 Jan 2011
Estate Planning Basics: The Health Care Proxy
29 Jan 2011
The Basic Estate Plan (and Why You Need One)
29 Jan 2011