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“We aren’t interested in inheriting anything, we just want to make sure Mom is well-cared for”

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses how people can set money aside to be able to assure that their loved one is going to receive the best quality of care throughout the rest of their life through Asset Preservation Planning. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses how people can set money aside to be able to assure that their loved one is going to receive the best quality of care throughout the rest of their life through Asset Preservation Planning. ? Asset Preservation Planning “We aren’t interested in inheriting […]

What if the Applicant Acquires New Assets After a Medicaid Application has Been Filed or Approved?

Wes Coulson discusses what happens when an applicant acquires new assets while their Medicaid application is pending or when it has already been approved. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens when an applicant acquires new assets while their Medicaid application is pending or when it has been approved and Medicaid benefits have been started. ? What if the Applicant Acquires New Assets After a Medicaid Application has Been Filed or […]

Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility?

Wes Coulson discusses whether IRAs and other retirement assets are taken into consideration in determining the asset limit for VA or Medicaid eligibility. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses whether IRAs and other retirement assets are taken into consideration in determining whether somebody meets the asset limit for VA benefits or Medicaid eligibility. ? Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes […]

Does Someone With Long-Term Care Insurance Need An Asset Preservation Plan?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains why people with long-term care insurance will still benefit from having an asset preservation plan in place to help protect their life savings from the potentially devastating high costs of long-term care. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains why people with long-term care insurance will still benefit from having an asset preservation plan in place to help protect their life savings from the potentially devastating high costs of long-term care. Does Someone With Long-Term Care Insurance Need An Asset Preservation Plan? […]

Are We Old Enough to Need to Worry About Long-Term Care Costs?

Wes Coulson discusses long-term care costs and at what age someone should consider asset preservation planning to protect their life savings. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses long-term care costs and at what age someone should consider asset preservation planning to protect their life savings from these potentially devastating costs. ? Are We Old Enough to Need to Worry About Long-Term Care Costs? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this […]

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