2021-04-05 06:00
Can I Install a Granny Cam in a Nursing Home in Utah During Covid and at Other Times? In Utah, pursuant to Utah Code Sec. 26-21-303, A resident or the resident's legal representat… Read More
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2021-03-30 14:42
Older individuals are often targeted for scams through platforms like facebook, telephone, internet and mail. There are recourses such as the Consumer Protection Division of the Utah D… Read More
2018-10-14 06:00
Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s? There is no evidence that anything can prevent Alzheimer’s. But there are some things we can do to help slow memory loss and cognitive impairment… Read More
2018-10-01 06:00
Recent Developments in Treating Alzheimer’s Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. That number is expected to grow to 28 million by 2050 as our populatio… Read More
2018-09-23 06:00
New York University School of Medicine, Rutgers School of Public Health In this study, published in the journal Neurology, researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Rutg… Read More
2018-09-16 06:00
Washington University in St. Louis In the second study, published in the journal Brain, a team from Washington University in St. Louis reported that sleep disruption raised levels of am… Read More
2018-09-09 17:24
Join us for the first annual Healthy Aging Summit! Crucial information for those who need to navigate the information in Utah for Alzheimer's, dementia, and how to get care for those w… Read More
2018-09-09 06:00
Boston University School of Medicine This study, conducted by a team from Boston University School of Medicine, was published in the journal Neurology. They determined that even a small… Read More
2018-09-03 07:00
On June 11, the Department of Veterans Affairs passed a major milestone with the introduction of a telehealth system known as “anywhere-to-anywhere.” This system allows qualifie… Read More
2018-08-30 08:00
One facet of the recently passed VA Mission Act is to provide protections for VA telehealth services. The law extends regulatory protections to VA telehealth providers and blocks states fro… Read More
2018-08-26 17:08
A “hybrid policy” is a just that: a mix of standard life insurance policy with long term care benefits. Basically, in exchange for a hefty upfront investment, a consu… Read More
2018-04-22 08:00
According to a recent study, elderly drivers who stop driving and have no transportation alternatives become less socially active and risk isolation. This can lead to a decline in both physi… Read More
2018-04-02 01:00
President Trump campaigned on helping Veterans. With his actions, encouragement and the appointment of Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, there have been some positive developments… Read More
2018-03-11 01:00
A Personal Representative’s priority to serve is statutory and largely based on their relationship to the decedent. For example, the highest level of priority to serve is that pe… Read More
2018-02-06 01:00
The Personal Representative must create an inventory of estate assets within 90 days of appointment and distribute a copy of the inventory to all interested persons who request the inventory… Read More
2018-02-04 01:00
Generally, the standard of care required of the personal representative with respect to management of the assets of an estate is the same as required of a Trustee, exercising reasonable skil… Read More
2018-01-28 01:00
In many cases where property is held in joint tenancy or paid on death to a beneficiary, there may not be a need for probate because the asset passes by operation of law to the survivor.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-01-22 01:00
An initial consideration in the probate process is the determination of when a decedent died and whether probate of a Will is even possible. If the decedent died more than three years… Read More
2018-01-15 01:00
During the initial intake process, either by telephone or in the initial client interview, the following categories of information will be required:Death Certificate of Decedent;Will (Origin… Read More
2018-01-14 01:00
The appropriate venue for a probate proceeding is either the county in which the decedent died, or if the decedent did not die in Utah, the county where the decedent’s real property is… Read More
2018-01-11 17:57
More information on specific eligibility for benefits can be found on the local VA website at veterans.utah.gov , but you may be interested in the following list of available benef… Read More
2018-01-08 01:00
The probate process is a system in Utah of court proceedings designed to collect and value assets of a decedent; validate a will or determine heirs of a decedent; provide an oppo… Read More
2018-01-06 01:00
Probate is not necessary in certain limited instances even if certain titled property was left solely in the name of the decedent upon death. Unfortunately, real property in Utah, if i… Read More
2017-01-09 13:39
Attorney Kate Nance and I will be speaking several times on behalf of the Aging Mastery Program in Salt Lake County, sponsored by the National Council on Aging! Please see us speak on… Read More
2016-11-21 18:03
Medical Professionals, Elder Law Attorneys and Their Older Patient/Clients All Benefit When the Professionals Work Together There are often situations in which an older person needs the… Read More
2016-09-28 15:00
Join me tomorrow at the Riverton Senior Center for a clinic on the Utah Advance Directive as part of the Aging Mastery Program sponsored by the National Commission on Aging. Pre-regist… Read More
2016-08-29 06:00
No one likes to think about the possibility of their own disability or the disability of a loved one. However, as the statistics below demonstrate, we should all plan for at least a temporar… Read More
2016-08-24 15:39
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more problems than t… Read More
2015-04-06 08:00
I will be speaking at the NBI seminar "Protecting Assets while Qualifying for Medicaid" on 5/2/2015 at Hyatt Place, Downtown Salt Lake City. You may phone (801) 456-6300 to register. … Read More
2015-03-19 05:00
On January 23, 2015, the Department of Veteran Affairs (hereinafter “VA”) issued proposed changes to the regulations affecting VA Pension eligibility, a needs-based program… Read More
2015-02-23 08:00
Converting Assets from Countable to Exempt/Transfers for Fair Market Value/Medicaid Compliant Annuities. In order to qualify financially for Medicaid long term care in Utah, cash… Read More
2015-02-16 08:00
When does home become a countable asset? In short, a home (and one lot) is normally an exempt asset for a Medicaid long term care applicant.[1] If the home is sold and the proceeds… Read More
2015-02-13 08:00
The Utah Department of Health policy manual section 371-4 provides that the home of a Medicaid applicant may be transferred to the following protected classes without incurring a transfer pe… Read More
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