Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Utah
Protecting a Community Spouse's Income and Assets When a Partner Enters a Utah Nursing Home
One of the most terrifying moments for an older couple in Utah is realizing that one spouse needs long-term care in a nursing home, which can cost upwards of $8,000 per month. The...
The Utah Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Period: How Tithing, Gifts, and Debt Payoffs Affect Eligibility
When an aging parent in Utah requires nursing home care, the financial burden can be overwhelming. Many families assume that simply giving away money or transferring the family hom...
How to Protect Your Primary Residence from Medicaid Estate Recovery (MERP) in Utah
When an aging parent enters a nursing home on Medicaid in Utah, the state covers the exorbitant monthly bills. However, this coverage is not a free gift; it is essentially a loan....