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Victim Risk Factors For Elder Financial Abuse – Part 1

Wes Coulson begins a two-part series that discusses victim risk factors that could make someone vulnerable for elder financial abuse and exploitation. | Coulson Elder Law

There are certain victim risk factors such as advanced age, female gender, cognitive or physical impairments, and language and communication issues, that all lend themselves to leaving someone open for financial exploitation. This doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone who has these factors is going to be a victim, it does however mean that these are […]

Married Couples and Medicaid: What Happens If the “Well Spouse” Dies First?

Wes Coulson offers advice to married couples on how to protect assets through Medicaid-sensitive estate planning if the "well spouse" should die first. | Coulson Elder Law

We can be very successful through various planning means in protecting assets for a married couple through the well spouse, or the one who is not in the nursing home (known in Medicaid-speak as the community spouse). But, what if that spouse happens to be the one who dies first? Most married couples have what […]

Alzheimer’s Planning: What Is A Geriatric Care Manager And Why Do You Need One?

Wes Coulson, explains what a Geriatric Care Manager is and why they are a valuable source of help to have as you go through the Alzheimer’s journey. | Coulson Elder Law

A Geriatric Care Manager will most likely have a background in nursing, social work, gerontology, or even a combination of these and are experienced in dealing with problems facing elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s. Because they tend to have a lot of contacts in the community, a Geriatric Care Manager is also a valuable resource of […]

Financial Exploitation of Elders: The Two Basic Types

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a new video series on the Financial Exploitation of Elders and offers insights on the two basic types and discusses how devastating and underreported this problem is. | Coulson Elder Law

The financial exploitation of elders is a devastating problem. The annual losses in the United States is estimated to range in the billions of dollars. There is, however, quite a bit of divergence in the studies because it is a seriously underreported problem. There are two basic types of financial exploitation of elders. The first is stranger […]

The Importance Of Decorating For Someone With Alzheimer’s

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses the importance of decorating for someone with Alzheimer's by displaying family member photos captioned with their names and relationships. | Coulson Elder Law

It’s really sad when a loved one starts forgetting family member’s names and the importance of decorating for someone with Alzheimer’s becomes more necessary. Whether that loved one is in a nursing home or still at home, they can benefit from this idea that came out of planning sessions with some of our clients. Get […]

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