In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson answers a commonly asked question about Medicare supplemental insurance and its coverage for nursing home care. Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. I want to answer today a question that we get pretty often and that is, “If I have a […]
Elder Law Minute: The Ambiguity of Joint Tenancy
Many older Americans like to name their adult child as a joint tenant on their bank accounts. However, having a child as a joint tenant can pose a problem when doing planning. The law says that if you have your child as joint tenant, they will inherit all the money in that account, no matter […]
Elder Law Minute: Living Will Vs. Healthcare Power of Attorney
Wes Coulson talks about the difference between a living will and a healthcare power of attorney. A living will only discusses the issue of end-of-life treatment. A healthcare power of attorney is more comprehensive and covers any situation in which a medical decision needs to be made for you, and you can’t make that decision […]
Don’t Disinherit a Special Needs Child
One of the unfortunate decisions that parents of a special needs child sometimes make when estate planning is one to “disinherit” that child, either by not leaving them a share because they couldn’t handle it, or by leaving their share to a sibling to take care of for them. Either situation has its potential downfalls. In […]
Elder Law Minute: Continuing Care Retirement Communities
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about the advantages of continuing care retirement communities. These communities feature all levels of senior care housing, from independent living to nursing home care, within one campus. These facilities provide a smooth transition from one level of care to another, as well as allowing couples with different […]
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