During its nine years in publication, the Utah Spirit magazine, a magazine that was distributed throughout the State of Utah, published numerous articles that were written by Mr. Jensen. These articles are listed below and arranged by the date of publication. They cover a variety of topics with a special emphasis on issues of interest to seniors. You may review each of the articles by merely clicking on the title of each article. Some of the more recent articles are available in both html format and pdf format.

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103	Aug 2008	Fixes Needed for Utah's Probate Code
102	July 2008	The National Do Not Call Registry
101	June 2008	Medicaid and Annuities - Major Changes
100	May 2008	Advance Directives for 2008 - The Final Chapter
99	Mar 2008	For Small Estates, Do Nothing or Do It Yourself
98	Feb 2008	New Advance Directives for 2008 Part II
97	Jan 2008	New Advance Directives for 2008 Part I
96	Dec 2007	Get Ready for New Advance Directives in 2008
95	Oct 2007	Marriage for Older Adults & Financial Risks
94	Sep 2007	If You Don’t Have a Will, What Happens to Your Estate?
93	Aug 2007	Reverse Mortgages and Medicaid Don’t Mix
92	July 2007	Medical Treatment When You Can’t Consent
91	June 2007	Unintended Consequences of Joint Accounts
90	May 2007	Current Internet Resources for Seniors
89	Apr 2007	Important Legislation from the 2007 Legislative Session
88	Mar 2007	Special Needs Trust for a Disable Children
87	Feb 2007	Treat Your Deed with Care
86	Jan 2007	Will Contests
85	Dec 2006	Advance Directions for Your Funeral and Burial
84	Nov 2006	New Danger Lurking in Your Power of Attorney
83	Oct 2006	A Will Must Be Probated Within Three Years
82	Sep 2006	Your Questions
81	Aug 2006	Financial Exploitation of Elderly Persons
80	Jul 2006	Long-Term Care Insurance: An Important Consideration
79	May 2006	An Outsider May Be Best for Your Estate
78	Apr 2006	We All Have Need for a Will
77	Mar 2006	Big Medicaid Changes for Long Term Care
76	Feb 2006	How Alzheimer's Disease Affects Many of Us
75	Jan 2006	Possible New Laws For 2006
74	Dec 2005	A Christmas and Tax Gift
73	Nov 2005	Utah's Courts and Judges
72	Oct 2005	Mediation - A Better Way to Resolve Disputes
71	Sep 2005	Power of Attorney Issues
70	Aug 2005	Protecting Your Trust From Your Children
69	Jul 2005	Do It Yourself Wills
68	Jun 2005	Living Wills & Medical Directives in Utah - Part Two
67	May 2005	Living Wills & Medical Directives in Utah - Part One
66	Apr 2005	Consider Compensation for Your Care Provider
65	Mar 2005	Legislative Survey: HB 167
64	Feb 2005	What If a Spouse Dies During Divorce Proceedings?
63	Jan 2005	Will Your Trust or Will be Contested?
62	Dec 2004	IRA and Retirement Plans
61	Nov 2004	Avoid Litigation If a Guardian is Needed
60	Oct 2004	What Happens to Your Estate if You Die Without a Will?
59	Aug 2004	Resident's Rights in Long-Term Care
58	Sep 2004	New Statute on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Seniors
57	Jul 2004	A Premarital Agrement May be Right for You
56	Jun 2004	Planning for Long-Term Care
55	May 2004	Internet Resources for Seniors
54	Apr 2004	Gifting Now or Through Your Will
53	Mar 2004	Avoiding Will Substitutes
52	Feb 2004	Amending Your Will with Care
51	Jan 2004	Online Legal Help in Utah Courts
50	Dec 2003	Leaving Family and Assets Behind
49	Nov 2003	Consider a “529 Educational Plan” for Your Child’s or Grandchild’s Education
48	Oct 2003	Probate: A Viable Alternative to a Trust
47	Sep 2003	Is Your Home Sacred in Medicaid’s Eyes?
46	Aug 2003	A Reverse Mortgage: An Alternative to Selling Your Home
45	Jul 2003	Guardianship and Conservatorship for Mom or Dad?
44	Jun 2003	New Law Permits You to Specify Your Burial and Funeral Plans
43	May 2003	A Simple Will May be Better Than a Trust
42	Apr 2003	2003 Legislative Update on Elder Law Issues
41	Mar 2003	Laws Against Unsolicited Fax and E-Mail Communications
40	Jan 2003	Don’t be Too Quick in Adding a Child to Your Deed
39	Dec 2003	Powers of Attorney: An Important Estate Tool
38	Nov 2002	Small Claims Court
37	Oct 2002	Alzheimer's Disease: Its Devastating Impact
36	Sep 2002	Fen-Phen Class Action Lawsuit: Time is Running Out
35	Aug 2002	New Statute on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Seniors
34	Jul 2002	Repossession: What to Do If You Are Sued for a Deficiency
33	Jun 2002	Purchase an Annuity and Still be Eligible for Medicaid
32	May 2002	Provide Protection for a Minor or Incapacitated Person
31	Apr 2002	Why All Adults Need a Will, Regardless of Age
30	Mar 2002	Consider the Appointment of a Conservator to Protect Your Assets
29	Feb 2002	Be Wary of Those Promoting Expensive Trusts
28	Jan 2002	Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Children
27	Dec 2001	Long-Term Care Insurance: Does it Make Sense?
26	Nov 2001	Does Your Trust Include Medicaid Planning?
25	Sep 2001	Uniform Transfers to Minors Act: How to Help Your Grandchildren
24	Aug 2001	New Law: New Protection When You are Incapacitated
23	Jul 2001	Estate Tax Changes: Are Trusts Still Needed?
22	Jun 2001	When Does a Court Appoint a Guardian or Conservator for You?
21	May 2001	May is Elder Law Month: Resources for Elders
20	Apr 2001	Who Receives Your Estate If You Have No Will?
19	Mar 2001	Medicaid and Life Estates
18	Feb 2001	Alternatives to a Will: Will Substitutes
17	Jan 2001	New Medicaid Rules on Annuities
16	Dec 2000	Dangers of Waiting to Probate a Will
15	Nov 2000	Avoid Litigation in Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings
14	Oct 2000	Small Estates: A Probate Exception
13	Sep 2000	Holographic Wills
12	Aug 2000	Inter Vivo or Testamentary Gift: Which is Best?
11	Jul 2000	Medicaid & Annuities
10	Jun 2000	Plan Now for Your Long Term Care
09	May 2000	Be Careful When Amending Your Will
08	Apr 2000	Home Care or a Nursing Home?
07	Mar 2000	Probate: When, How Long, & At What Cost?
06	Feb 2000	Will Medicaid Take My Home?
05	Jan 2000	Guardianship and Conservatorship: How & When?
04	Dec 1999	The Costs of Adding a Child on a Deed
03	Nov 1999	The Dangers of a Power of Attorney
02	Oct 1999	Why NOT a Trust?
01	Sep 1999	Elder Law: Concerns We All Should Have