Glenn R. Matecun, Attorney

Never stop trying new things. . .

At 95, William Shatner Is Still Trying Something New - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan William Shatner is 95 years old.

What do you do when you know Mom is being scammed -- but Mom is convinced you’re wrong?

When Someone You Love Won’t Believe They’re Being Scammed - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan Most of us think we know what we would do if an older parent were being scammed.

This is important.

Over 40% of Homeowners Haven't Reviewed Their Insurance Policy in a Year—but Is Now the Right Time To Audit? You're likely among the millions of homeowners neglecting your insurance—but is now really the time to audit your policy?

You hear lots of noise out there about whether Social Security is going to run out of money. The answer isn’t as scary as the headlines—but here is what you should know.

Will Social Security Really Run Out of Money? - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan Every few months, I hear some version of the same question from clients: “Is Social Security going to be there for me?”

Here's a new Michigan Supreme Court decision that has a big impact on estate planning. The Court ruled that certain life insurance and 401(k) benefits paid to a trust can remain protected from creditors. Here’s what Michigan families should know.

Michigan Supreme Court Protects Life Insurance and Retirement Benefits from Creditors - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan A recent Michigan Supreme Court decision caught my attention because it answers an important estate planning question: What happens when life insurance or

Alzheimer’s has taken so much from so many families. So when there is real reason for hope, it’s worth sharing.

This is encouraging news.

A New Alzheimer’s Treatment Is Giving Families Something They Haven’t Had in a Long Time: Hope - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan For families living with Alzheimer’s disease, there hasn’t been nearly enough good news over the years. This may be some.

Have you ever wondered why your neighbor pays less in property taxes than you do -- even though your homes are almost identical? The answer surprises a lot of Michigan homeowners.

Why Your Neighbor Might Pay Less Property Tax Than You - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan I just saw a new housing report and it highlights somehting many homeowners discover the hard way.

Losing a spouse is hard enough without unexpected financial surprises. Many families are shocked by the financial changes that follow a spouse's death. I wrote about some of the biggest ones—and included a simple "What to Know After the Loss of a Spouse" checklist that I hope you'll find helpful.

The Hidden Financial Challenges of Losing a Spouse - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan One of the hardest parts of losing a spouse is learning how much life changes afterward. Most people expect the emotional loss. Far fewer expect the financial

If you're in charge of someone's probate estate or trust, don't make these mistakes. This recent Michigan case is worth a quick read.

When You're in Charge of an Estate, Creditors Matter Too - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan Most people assume that if an estate doesn't have enough money to pay everyone, there isn't much that can be done. While an insolvent estate can certainly

When I see articles about debt and credit cards and foreclosures I tend to get a little nervous thinking back to the "global financial crisis", "housing bubble", etc. The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about high credit card debt and how -- although it is nearing record levels -- it doesn't look the same as those bad times when you look under the hood.

America's Credit Card Problem May Not Be What You Think - Estate Planning & Elder Care Firm of Michigan Here’s a summary of an interesting economic trend that caught my attention.