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Who Should File my Medicaid Application?

Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your elder law minute One of the questions I’m asked a lot, whether you really need to have a lawyer help you with the Medicaid application, or whether you can just have a social worker or care facility representative help you with it. You might think, being a […]

Save Income Tax by Donating Appreciated Assets

Saving Income Tax by Donating assets       Hi I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your estate planning minute. Since we’re at the end of the year, I want to pass along a handy end of the year income tax planning tip for you. A lot of people make contributions toward the end of […]

What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and Asset Preservation Planning?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses the difference between estate planning and asset preservation planning. l Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses the difference between estate planning and asset preservation planning. What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and Asset Preservation Planning? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Estate Planning and Elder Law Minute. People see the reference on our website […]

Medicare Limited Benefits and Long Term Care Requirements

In this Elder Law Minute, elder law attorney Wes Coulson discusses Medicare limited benefits and what they are in terms of long term care requirements. I Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, elder law attorney Wes Coulson discusses Medicare limited benefits and what they are in terms of long term care requirements. Medicare Limited Benefits and Long Term Care Requirements Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. You may know that Medicare provides a limited benefit for nursing […]

What Does CELA Stand For?

    Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. Behind my signature, you will see the initials CELA, which stands for Certified Elder Law Attorney. It’s a designation of which I am very proud and I think is of some importance to you. Let me tell you what it took to […]

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