In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses probate and the loss of privacy that occurs for those involved with a will in probate. Since a will in probate is made a matter of public record, anyone can find out what the will says, the names and addresses of the beneficiaries, and an inventory of the […]
Assisted Living Facilities
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses assisted living facilities and how they differ from nursing homes. Assisted Living Facilities Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. One of the things we find as elder law attorneys is that there are an awful lot of people who have never been […]
Elder Law Minute – Alzheimer’s Planning
Wes Coulson discusses why it’s important to start Alzheimer’s planning as soon as possible. Doing so will allow the family member with Alzheimer’s to have as much control over their care and life savings as possible. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Elder Law Minute. Today’s message goes out to the families […]
How to Make Sure Your Loved One Receives Great Care
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson shares advice on how to ensure your loved one receives great care while in the nursing home. Whether it’s giving a nurse a birthday card, or buying pizzas for the staff, a little thought can go a long way.
Special Needs Planning
One way to ensure your loved one is taken care of is through special needs planning. In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about planning for a family member with special needs, and how a Special Needs Trust may be beneficial for their future. Special Needs Planning Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is […]