Medicaid is a program jointly funded by state and federal governments intended for people with low incomes and limited resources, and pays for the majority of long-term care services in the United States. Read more to find out if you qualify for Medicaid.

Personal items are typically not included in your will or trust. So, who gets those after you pass is up to you personally. Spend some time thinking about how you want your possessions to be shared with your family when you’re gone.

Although your memorial wishes are not a “fun” topic, it is an issue that sometimes causes family disharmony. That’s why it’s important to use these tips to plan ahead and communicate your wishes to your loved ones.

If you are a veteran or have a loved one who is, it is important to understand all the VA resources and aid that is available. Beyond education programs, home loans, and job search and training resources, the VA also provides a host of other resources to assist you as you transition to your retirement years.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1st of the following year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years.

There are new challenges to meet for family systems with loved ones who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus yet still require caregiving. The new reality is that all family caregivers must employ protocols that maintain social distancing to protect their loved ones.

Wills and trusts have specific yet different benefits for the purpose of estate planning. The optimal blend depends on your assets and life circumstances. Learn the differences so you can start to identify the solution that best suits and protects your family.

Dementia, including the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease in the American population, is creating difficult caregiving experiences for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing care.

You should check your estate planning documents regularly to make sure they’re still in line with your wishes, especially with big life changes like births, marriages, divorces, and moving to another state. That’s why we recommend that you consult us for an estate plan checkup every 3-5 years.

Since most college students are at least 18 years old—technically adults—they’re responsible for all decisions regarding their health and finances. How can the college student be assisted in these decisions?

You have the right to decide what kind of medical treatment you would want to receive from doctors and health-care providers. Plan in advance by creating an “advance directive” or healthcare power of attorney so your desires are granted if you cannot speak for yourself.

The goal of Aging in Place (AIP) is always the same: design and build a beautiful, safe, socially connected home so you never move again. A majority of older adults (nearly 90%) desire to age-in-place.

The Social Security Administration is reminding everyone that the agency will never do any of these scams. Here's what to do if you receive a suspicious email or phone call.

Our team at the Law Office of Stephen Sutera, P.C. hopes all of you are well. We are still talking with our clients, responding to emails, and doing Zoom meetings. Here are some videos to help keep you mentally healthy.

What is Anxiety? It is a condition of agitation and distress and a subjective state of apprehension and uneasiness. It is a response to a vague, distant or unrecognized danger (internal).

I would like to tie in some history with the current COVID-19 Pandemic. May 12, 2020 is Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday. She was a British social reformer and statistician and the founder of modern nursing.

This guide will assist anyone asked to act as a Healthcare Agent. It will explain their duties, how to make the best decisions and what they should do after being named as a Healthcare Agent.

This guide will remind you what to do with your Healthcare Power and Living Will once it is signed and when and how you should review your Advance Directives.

This guide will give you information about decisions that will need to be made by your family or healthcare agents after your death. These decisions are tough and your input before your death is invaluable to your family and healthcare agent.

This guide will offer suggestions of things to think about and discussions you should be having when deciding on healthcare agents.