Business Details
Expert Estate Planning & Special Needs Legal Services in New Jersey
For over two decades, Matus Law Group has dedicated itself to helping families secure their financial futures through comprehensive legal solutions. Specializing in estate planning, special needs trusts, real estate law, and probate matters, the firm serves clients across New Jersey and New York. With a team of experienced attorneys, including founder Christine Matus, the firm combines deep legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of clients' unique needs, particularly for families with special needs members.Matus Law Group emphasizes personalized service, community involvement, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance to protect their legacies and navigate complex legal processes with confidence.
Services
Estate Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Real Estate Transactions
Probate Law
Guardianship Services
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in estate planning and special needs law
- Attorneys with firsthand experience in special needs family matters
- Personalized, compassionate approach to client service
- Proven track record in complex probate and trust administration
- Active community involvement and legal education initiatives
Associations and certifications
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Ocean County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association
What people say
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Personalized, attentive service
Deep understanding of special needs
Excellent communication skills
Successful real estate transactions
Services
Estate Planning
Matus Law Group provides comprehensive estate planning services to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. We create customized plans including wills, living wills, and advance directives for families of all sizes. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex estate tax laws while prioritizing long-term family security and legacy preservation.
Special Needs Trusts
We specialize in creating special needs trusts that ensure lifelong care for disabled family members without jeopardizing government benefits. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with personal experience to develop secure, flexible plans that address medical, financial, and guardianship needs for special needs individuals and their families.
Real Estate Transactions
Our real estate legal services cover residential and commercial transactions, title searches, and contract negotiations. We protect clients' investments by ensuring compliance with New Jersey property laws and providing clear guidance through complex buying/selling processes from initial agreements to successful closings.
Probate Law
Matus Law Group guides executors and beneficiaries through New Jersey's probate process with expertise in estate administration, will validation, and asset distribution. We help families settle estates efficiently while minimizing conflicts and ensuring compliance with state-specific probate regulations and tax requirements.
Guardianship Services
We establish legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults, ensuring proper care and decision-making authority. Our services include creating guardianship agreements, navigating court requirements, and providing ongoing legal support to protect vulnerable individuals' best interests.
People
Christine Matus
Founder and Owner
Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1995, Christine Matus specializes in estate planning and special needs trusts. With personal experience as a parent of a special needs child, she combines legal expertise with deep empathy to guide families through complex planning processes.
Kristine Carranceja-Gurski
Attorney
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Kristine focuses on estate planning and real estate law. Her background in financial services and community involvement informs her client-centered approach to legal solutions for families' unique needs.
Brayndi Grassi
Attorney
Specializing in real estate law, Brayndi brings local knowledge and transaction expertise to clients in Ocean County. Raised in Toms River, she understands regional property markets and provides practical legal guidance for residential and commercial transactions.
Caitlin Pennell
Associate Attorney
Caitlin focuses on estate planning and real estate matters, drawing on her New Jersey roots and legal education at Rutgers Law School. She provides compassionate counsel while ensuring technical precision in wills, trusts, and property transactions.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, living wills, advance directives, and trusts. Our attorneys help determine which combination best protects your assets and ensures your wishes are followed.
How does a special needs trust work?
Special needs trusts preserve government benefits eligibility while providing supplemental care funds. We structure trusts to cover medical expenses, education, and quality-of-life improvements without compromising existing support systems.
What happens during probate?
Probate validates wills, settles debts, and distributes assets under court supervision. Our team streamlines this process, handling paperwork, tax filings, and disputes to ensure efficient estate administration.
Do I need a lawyer for real estate transactions?
Yes. Legal representation protects your investment by reviewing contracts, ensuring clear titles, and navigating complex regulations. Our attorneys prevent costly mistakes in residential and commercial property deals.
How do I establish guardianship?
We guide you through court requirements for minor or incapacitated adult guardianships, preparing necessary documentation and representing your interests during legal proceedings to secure proper care arrangements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey, with additional services in New York City. Our team provides legal expertise for estate, trust, and real estate matters across these regions.
