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How Often to Update Your Estate Plan

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent discusses when and why to update your estate plan, mainly for any life changes. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the elder care journey—which begins […]

Transferring of Real Property with a Transfer On Death Instrument (TODI)

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In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains options for transferring real property, focusing on living trusts and Transfer On Death Instruments. Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate Attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. I understand these topics can be very complex, so I’m hoping these Elder Law […]

The Importance of Executing a Will

In this Elder Law Minute, Crystal Post explains why passing away without a will in Illinois can lead to unintended inheritances. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Crystal Post. I’m the new Junior Associate at Dent Coulson Elder Law. I’m really hoping that these Elder Law Minutes provide some insight and understanding to complex issues that everyday […]

What is Elder Law?

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Video Transcription: Hi. My name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. And I understand these topics are very complex, so I’m hoping these Elder Law Minutes can bring some insight and some more understanding to both potential clients and current clients. Thank you. So what exactly is […]

Welcome, Crystal! Meet Our Newest Junior Associate at DCEL

Video Transcription: Hello, I’m Crystal Post. I’m new to the estate planning world. Just got my law license as of recently, as of May, and I’m just really, really excited to be a part of Dent Coulson Elder Law. I think elder law is very important because our aging population is growing and there’s simply […]

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O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
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1901 South Fourth Street,
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