Naming a Supplemental Needs Trust beneficiary for a retirement account can be an important planning option when the beneficiary is a loved one with a disability. Ever wonder what happens to your IRA or 401(k) when it’s left to a loved one with a disability? Here’s a smart, often-overlooked option: name a Supplemental Needs Trust […]
How to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance
In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent explains how inheritance protection trusts and spendthrift provisions can be used in estate planning, why a trustee can help protect inherited assets, and how parents can create different plans for different children based on their individual circumstances. Introduction Hi I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder […]
Why Use an Estate Planning Attorney in Illinois? #2
Illinois Power of Attorney Bill Becomes Law An important update to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act has been signed into law. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4462 (HB 4462) into law on July 24, 2026. The legislation, proposed to Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz by the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder […]
Why Use an Estate Planning Attorney in Illinois?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why getting your estate planning documents right the first time matters. Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney can have lasting consequences, and when those documents are ultimately needed, you may no longer have an opportunity to correct a mistake. Introduction Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson […]
Estate Plan Review in Illinois: When Should You Update?
In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent explains why families should request a paper nursing home contract, avoid signing electronically, and have admission agreements reviewed by an elder law attorney before signing. Introduction Hi, my name is Steven Milburn and I’m a senior associate attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. These Elderlaw minutes […]
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