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Leaving a legacy. That sounds like something only the very important or very wealthy people get to do. But that is not the case.

A legacy is what you leave behind. It is defined as “a gift of property, especially personal property, as money, by will. It is also defined as anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.”

In a properly drafted Last Will & Testament, you can leave the legacy you desire, even if you are not rich and famous. I could tell you stories of specific gifts left to an individual where the testator (the […]

When someone has a loved one pass away, do they need to hire an attorney?

I am often asked, “Is taking care of my loved one’s estate something I can handle on my own?” My honest answer is no, it is not. If I am pressed for a further answer, I sometimes say “You could handle this yourself, providing you know everything I know.”

Estate administrations are all different; depending upon what assets are owned, how they are owned and where they are located. There may have to be an ancillary administration elsewhere in addition to the administration in your […]

Mateya Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Mark Mateya has been asked to serve on the Pennsylvania Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section consist of Real Estate and Estate lawyers. They advise the section members and the members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association of developments and court rulings in these 2 areas.

Attorney Mateya’s practice continues to focus on estate administration and probate, estate planning and estate litigation. “I am honored to be asked to be a part of the Real Property, […]