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Is It Ever Too Late To Start Medicaid Planning?

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses Medicaid planning, and if it is ever too late to get started.   Transcript: I had a gentleman call me this morning on behalf of his mother, and he said, “Before we go any further, the first thing I want to ask you is, is it […]

3 Tips To Improve Nursing Home Care For A Loved One

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson shares 3 tips on how you can assist a loved one with receiving the best possible care while they are in a nursing home. Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and region from our offices […]

What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One

Wes Coulson explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. ? What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One Transcript: Hi, I am Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law in […]

About That Negative Review On Avvo …

A recent update to the post below, as of January 21, 2001: Avvo’s previous misplaced concern has been resolved on their end, and they would now like to actively promote Dent-Coulson Elder Law as the go-to attorney for estate planning and elder law. I first learned that a very negative review of me had been […]

Dent-Coulson Elder Law proudly welcomes Amy L. Friederich to the firm

We are extremely proud and excited to announce the newest member of the Dent-Coulson Elder Law firm, Amy L. Friederich. Amy joined the firm January 16, 2017 and is our new Associate Attorney. We invite you to get in touch with her! Amy L. Friederich Amy L. Friederich was born and raised in O’Fallon, Illinois. She […]

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