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What Our Estate Planning Process Looks Like Right Now

Wes Coulson debuts the first video in the Coronavirus Preparedness Series, discussing what our estate planning process looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transcript: I’m starting this with my mask on to give you a sense of comfort that if you need to come in the office, you will know that we are aware of […]

What Does Medicaid Consider As A Gift?

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses what Medicaid considers as a gift. Transcript: In another of our videos, we mentioned that Medicaid imposes a, what’s called “transfer penalty,” for somebody who within 5 years before they apply have transferred assets for less than fair market value. When people hear that expression, which […]

What Is A Pour-Over Will?

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses what a pour-over will is, and if you should have one. Transcript: Perhaps you’ve heard the expression “pour-over will.” If you have, you’re probably (like most people) wondering, what the heck is a pour-over will? It is an expression used for the type of will that […]

Medicaid: Will a Prenuptial Agreement Protect a Spouse’s Assets?

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses if a prenuptial agreement will protect a spouse’s assets when applying for Medicaid. Transcript: One of the questions that we are getting more frequently is: What happens if we have a married couple and one needs one nursing home care, and that couple has a prenuptial […]

Will Medicare Pay For A Nursing Home Stay?

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses if Medicare will pay for someone’s nursing home stay. Transcript: I want to talk today about whether Medicare will pay for someone’s nursing home stay. Quick answer: Only for a little while, if certain conditions are met. What are the conditions? First of all, you still […]

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774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
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