If you have a child with disabilities, it is crucial to set money aside for the child’s future. At the same time, you need to consider your child’s access to public benefit programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as the state and federal tax...
Top 10 Reasons to Have a Comprehensive Durable Power of Attorney Document in Utah
A generic power of attorney document downloaded from the internet may not be the most appropriate document for your estate planning needs and goals. Most states, including Utah, have a generic statutory form which is available for download. How do you know whether this form contains the appropriate and advisable...
2021 Utah Home Equity Limits for Medicaid: How much is too much for qualification?
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The 2021 Utah Medicaid equity limit for a home is $603,000.00. This means that if you have a home with equity greater than this amount, you may not qualify for Medicaid. However, there are exceptions to this rule:
Exceptions to the equity cap...
Newest Scams Targeting Elderly: Foreclosure Scams, We Buy Houses Scams, What to do and How to Protect Yourself
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Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Due to the pandemic, the federal government enacted legislation that stipulated that banks and financial institutions could not initiate foreclosure proceedings against individuals. That law expired on June 30, 2021. With the end of the moratorium on foreclosures, a...
Utah’s Digital Assets Act And Durable Powers of Attorney
Online banking and electronic communication are ubiquitous in today's world. Consequently, the need for an agent under a durable power of attorney to have specific powers to deal with digital assets and electronic communication is increasingly important. What type of digital assets should an agent under a durable power...
Difference between Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss some recent news pertaining to each program.
Medicare vs. Medicaid – What...
Are Granny Cams Allowed in Utah Assisted Living Facilities?
Can I Install a Granny Cam in a Nursing Home in Utah During Covid and at Other Times?
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In Utah, pursuant to Utah Code Sec. 26-21-303, A resident or the resident's legal representative may operate...
Beware of Common Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
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 Department of Commerce, but prevention is best. Below are some of the most common scams targeting seniors.
Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s? Kathie Brown Roberts, P.C.
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. These include improving sleep quality, getting regular exercise, controlling blood pressure, engaging in cognitive training and changing eating habits.
Improve Sleep Quality:...
Recent Steps in Treating Alzheimer’s. Kathie Brown Roberts P.C.
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 population ages. There is no cure. There are a handful of drugs on the market—Aricept, Namenda and Exelon— that were approved more than a decade ago....