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How An Adult Disabled Child Changes Medicaid Eligibility Planning

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses how having an adult disabled child changes your options for Medicaid eligibility planning. 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 in O’Fallon, IL and in […]

How to Spot a Potential Elder Financial Abuser

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses elder abuse and how to spot a potential elder financial abuser Transcript: Hi, I am Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, with offices in O’Fallon, Illinois and the the Westport area in St. Louis, serving people throughout the St. Louis metropolitan […]

Gifts Within the Look-Back Period: Consequences and Strategies

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens if your loved one has made gifts within the look-back period of applying for Medicaid or VA Benefits. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens if your loved one has made gifts within the look-back period of applying for Medicaid or VA Benefits. ? Gifts Within the Look-Back Period: Consequences and Strategies Transcript: Hi, this is Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, with offices in […]

Will Everything Be Lost if the Medicaid Recipient’s Spouse Dies First?

Wes Coulson discusses what happens to assets if a Medicaid recipient's spouse dies first and how to protect them through Medicaid-sensitive estate planning.  | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens to a married couples assets if the Medicaid recipient’s spouse dies first and offers ways to protect those assets through Medicaid-sensitive estate planning. ? Will Everything Be Lost if the Medicaid Recipient’s Spouse Dies First? Transcript: Hi, I’m […]

Are Prepaid Funerals a Wise Purchase?

Wes Coulson shares his thoughts on whether prepaid funerals, which could either mean burial or cremation arrangements, are a wise investment or not. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, shares his thoughts on whether prepaid funerals, which could either mean burial or cremation arrangements, are a wise investment or not. ? Are Prepaid Funerals a Wise Purchase? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law serving the Metro East and the […]

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