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Happened in Our Office… We Know What Grandma Wanted

Mark Mateya2019-07-16T11:57:57-04:00July 16th, 2019|It Happened In Our Office|

The three grandsons came into the office and were confident. “Don’t worry. This is going to be an easy estate.” They began recounting the many assets that Grandma had accumulated and the instructions that she gave to them over the past few years. As she was declining in her past few years, she made sure…doubly sure, that everyone knew what she wanted.
When any of the grandsons raised the issue of writing this down in a Last Will & Testament, she was adamant. She would set her jaw and say “Don’t get the Courts involved in this. I am telling you […]

The View in the Rear View Mirror

Mark Mateya2019-06-10T09:24:25-04:00June 10th, 2019|General|

I have not made a new entry here for months. Some of you who have lived through the difficulty of memory loss with a loved one know that it is sad. One of the things I have consistently said, and I truly believe, is that I am sure God never intended for anyone’s life to come to an end in this way.

I have lunch each Thursday with mom. She is always pleasant. She remembers me and knows who I am. Most of the time. Occasionally she will say something like “Does Mark know you’re here?” to which I pleasantly respond, […]

Attorney Mateya was honored to write a chapter…

Mark Mateya2019-05-01T11:52:10-04:00May 1st, 2019|General|

Attorney Mateya was honored to be asked to write a chapter in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s “Estate Planning in Pennsylvania”. Attorney Mateya wrote about Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Mental Health Care Power of Attorney.

One Couple Uses Their Will to Bless Many

Mark Mateya2019-04-17T10:21:34-04:00April 17th, 2019|Estate Planning and Administration|

A couple without children of their own, were able to bless hundreds if not thousands of young people by leaving a very generous gift to their local community college, Harrisburg Area Community College.

Attorney Mateya has discussed how charities and non-profit organizations can be beneficiaries in a will.

Is there someone you would like to bless with a gift in your will? Call us today – we write wills. We can help you bless others and leave a legacy.

Using Life Insurance Creatively to Leave a Legacy

Mark Mateya2019-05-01T11:54:22-04:00March 12th, 2019|Estate Planning and Administration, General|

Attorney Mateya explains how you can creatively use life insurance to Leave your Legacy. This can be utilized for family members, friends, or charities and non-profits.

A Mateya Law Firm Story – Adding a Charity or Non-Profit as a Beneficiary

Mark Mateya2019-05-01T11:57:31-04:00March 12th, 2019|Estate Planning and Administration|

Attorney Mateya has shared about giving to a charity or a non-profit as part of Leaving Your Legacy. Watch this great story about a couple who did just that, in a very big way, blessing so many with their gift.