Matthew R. Zatko Attorney at Law

10/20/2026

Involved in an auto accident and wondering what bodily injury liability covers? It pays for the other party's medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering when you're at fault.

Learn what bodily injury liability insurance covers, how limits work when you cause a car accident and if bodily injury liability coverage is required.

10/20/2026

Designating a trusted contact person on your financial accounts creates an emergency safeguard against financial exploitation and health crises. Unlike a power of attorney, a trusted contact cannot make transactions or view balances.

https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/general-resources/news-alerts/alerts-bulletins/investor-bulletins-trusted-contact

10/20/2026

Facing a DUI or DWI charge and confused by the difference? Impaired driving charges carry severe criminal penalties, including license suspension, fines, and jail time. Learn how states define these offenses and protect your rights.

Learn the difference between a DUI and DWI, the consequences of these offenses and how they impact your car insurance rate.

10/19/2026

In motor vehicle accidents, comparative fault laws assign a percentage of responsibility to each driver, directly reducing damage payouts. Understanding your state's fault threshold is critical after a collision.

Learn how comparative fault works in a car accident and how it determines the amount of your insurance payout depending on the state you live in.

10/15/2026

The SECURE 2.0 Act pushed the RMD starting age to 73 and eliminated required distributions for Roth 401(k) accounts. Understanding updated federal tax rules helps retirees optimize withdrawals and avoid costly penalties.

The SECURE 2.0 Act made major changes to rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) — are you up to speed?

10/15/2026

If law enforcement places you under arrest, constitutional protections guarantee your right to remain silent and consult an attorney before questioning. Knowing how arrest procedures work helps protect your rights.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_related_education_network/how_courts_work/arrest-procedures/

10/13/2026

A legal power of attorney allows a trusted agent to manage financial or medical decisions if you become incapacitated. Establishing durable powers of attorney early protects your assets and relieves family burden.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-power-of-attorney-poa-en-1149/?

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone else to act on your behalf.

10/13/2026

Are your AI chatbot conversations private? A federal court ruled that ChatGPT prompts and responses can be seized under search warrants in criminal cases. Learn why AI research isn't protected by attorney-client privilege.

Courts are increasingly signaling that conversations with AI tools could constitute evidence in criminal cases.

10/08/2026

Did you know delaying your first Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) could force you to take two taxable withdrawals in the same year? Understand the 2026 updates to RMD rules and how they affect your retirement accounts and beneficiaries. Read more.

Understanding distribution rules can help retirees and IRA heirs avoid costly penalties and take advantage of new limits.

10/08/2026

As scrutiny grows over automated license plate readers, some cities are swapping providers—but switching vendors doesn't change privacy concerns. Knowing how police gather and share vehicle data is critical to protecting your rights. Read more.

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.