In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about how to identify a VA scam artist. VA scam artists will try to help you with VA planning, but they get more a benefit out of it than you do. If someone is not a VA-accredited attorney or VA-accredited claims representative, you should not trust them […]
Elder Law Minute – Medicaid Allowance
Wes Coulson discusses the allowance for those who are on Medicaid. Medicaid was passed into law in 1965, and the allowance for Medicaid was $30 a month. Although prices for everything have gone up since 1965, the Medicaid allowance is still $30 a month. Elder law planning can help nursing home residents put aside money […]
Elder Law Minute – VA Service Requirements
Wes Coulson explains the VA service requirements for eligibility for veterans pension benefits in this Elder Law Minute. The veteran must have been on active duty for 90 days, at least one of those during wartime, and have any kind of discharge except a dishonorable one. Wes also discusses what things aren’t requirements for the […]
Elder Law Minute – Joint Bank Accounts and Medicaid
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid rules and how they apply to joint bank accounts. Having your child’s name on your bank account can cause problems when applying for Medicaid. Medicaid considers joint bank accounts to only belong to Medicaid applicant. Even if the adult child withdraws money from the account […]
Elder Law Minute – What Does “Aid and Attendance” Mean?
Wes Coulson discusses what VA Aid and Attendance is and what qualifies someone for Aid and Attendance. Two factors, being legally blind or living in a nursing home, automatically qualify a veteran for Aid and Attendance. Having care needs can also qualify most veterans for Aid and Attendance benefits. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and […]
