In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about the Medicaid look back period. Despite many misconceptions, you can do effective planning for Medicaid while someone is in the nursing home. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. A lot of people are fooled by the look back period for […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of assuring the best possible nursing home experience
It has often been fairly and accurately observed that a good elder law attorney is also part social worker and part family friend. With that in mind, we offer the following “do’s and don’ts” toward assuring that, if your loved one needs nursing home care, he or she will have the best possible nursing home […]
Elder Law Minute: Misconceptions About Wills
In this segment of Elder Law Minute, we talk about the many misconceptions of wills, how to avoid probate, and living trusts. Depending on the size of your estate, you may be able to avoid probate under Illinois and Missouri laws. We also stress the importance of having a living trust to avoid probate. […]
Do I Really Need a Power Of Attorney?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Managing Attorney at Dent-Coulson Elder Law LLC, answers your questions about whether or not you need a power of attorney. Do I Really Need a Power of Attorney? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. A lot of times people will ask, “Do I […]
K. Kaltenbach
I found everyone at Coulson to be extremely helpful at a very difficult time. Without their advice, my mother’s Medicaid eligibility process would have been much more costly, difficult & confusing. I have already recommended Coulson to others. I tell them that there are ways to help protect assets and to still qualify for Medicaid, […]