Mark Mateya, Author at Mateya Law Firm

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So far Mark Mateya has created 171 blog entries.

The View in the Rear View Mirror

Mark Mateya2018-11-16T14:54:08-05:00November 16th, 2018|Taking Care of Your Parents: My Own Story|

I have had to have to review the actions that my brothers and I have taken with regard to the care of our mother. Reviewing each chapter and each decision involves a little bit of reliving the past hurts and (the few) triumphs. Making the decision to help mom into the next phase of her life was hard. Reliving it was not as hard, but perhaps with less joy and focused purpose than the first time around.

My brothers and I love our mom and would do nearly anything to help her […]

Attended a Trust Seminar Lately? Let’s Talk.

Mark Mateya2018-10-25T16:00:15-04:00October 25th, 2018|Estate Planning and Administration, The Truth About Trusts|

Have you been invited to a seminar to explain estate planning using Trusts instead of a Last Will & Testament? Here are a few things you will hear…

Trusts sidestep inheritance taxes!
With a Trust, everything is ‘wrapped up’ in two weeks time of the date of death. This is because Trusts completely avoid probate!
There are no formalities or required letters to the beneficiaries with Trusts!
——STOP!—–

(Insert sound of squealing brakes)

I feel like Louis Armstrong. . .”And I say to myself, what a wonderful world.” Except that it is not true.

Let’s look at some truths […]

My Story – Caring For My Aging Parent – What Gives You the Right?

Mark Mateya2018-10-19T16:34:26-04:00October 19th, 2018|Taking Care of Your Parents: My Own Story|

“My Story” continues as Attorney Mateya shares his story about caring for his aging mother.

My Story, Caring for My Aging Parent – Prepare Instead of Scare (#2)

Mark Mateya2018-10-19T14:35:12-04:00July 26th, 2018|Taking Care of Your Parents: My Own Story|

Attorney Mateya continues his discussion of caring for his aging parent. With this video, he discusses how to prepare your parent for hard conversations and decisions instead of scaring them.

A more detailed, written version can be found here.

My Story – Caring for My Aging Parent – Introduction Video

Mark Mateya2018-10-19T14:22:13-04:00July 18th, 2018|Taking Care of Your Parents: My Own Story|

Attorney Mateya shares his story of caring for his aging mother. So many people are facing this struggle – listen to his story about how he and his brothers have dealt with all of the difficulties and joys of this season of life. There are no right answers, but sharing thoughts can help you feel less alone, and possibly give you some new ways to approach it in your own life.

A more detailed account can be found in the written blog found here.