For pet owners, there is a way to provide for your pets in your estate planning. The laws in Illinois and Missouri allow pet owners the opportunity to do so through a pet trust. A pet trust can enable you to make sure your pets are still cared for after you die. Hi, I’m Wes […]
Stand-Alone Special Needs Trusts
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why a stand-alone special needs trust is a favorable option to consider when planning for the future of your special needs child. Stand-Alone Special Needs Trust Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. If you’re the parent of a special needs child, […]
Elder Law Minute: Beneficiary Deeds and Transfer on Death Instruments
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses how to leave real estate to family members without using a will or living trust. In Missouri, a beneficiary deed can be used. In Illinois, a Transfer on Death Instrument is used. However, neither one of them can protect your home against a Medicaid lien. Hi, I’m […]
Elder Law Minute – Assesing the Biggest Threat
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the biggest threat to your life savings. He talks about the challenges facing older Americans, such as increasing nursing home costs. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. In our brochure on ‘Protecting Your Life Savings’, which by the way we’ll […]
Answers or Solutions?
Last month when we were visiting a local assisted living facility on National Healthcare Directives Day, I spoke to a resident who identified himself as a war-time veteran. He was reading our brochure on veterans’ pension benefits. I asked him if he had looked into the possibility of his qualifying for those benefits. He said […]
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