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Hiding a Decedent’s Will Could Land You in Jail

Wes Coulson discusses why a Will has to be filed with the court when someone dies even if there’s not going to be any need for probate. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Estate Planning and Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses why a Will has to be filed with the court in the county where someone lived at the time that they died even if there’s not going to be any need for probate. ? Hiding a Decedent’s Will Could Land […]

What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One

Wes Coulson explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. ? What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One Transcript: Hi, I am Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law in […]

How Carefully-Drafted Legal Documents Can Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney discusses how well legal documents are drafted can actually make a significant difference in terms of preventing elder financial abuse. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney discusses how well legal documents are drafted can actually make a significant difference in terms of preventing elder financial abuse. ? How Carefully-Drafted Legal Documents Can Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law servicing clients throughout the St. […]

All of My Assets Have TOD, POD or Joint Tenancy. Do I Still Need a Will?

Wes Coulson discusses TOD, POD, and Joint Tenancy accounts, and why they don't take the place of a will and can result in a very distorted estate plan. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses Transfer on Death or TOD accounts, Payable on Death or POD accounts, and Joint Tenancy accounts, and why they don’t take the place of a will, can result in a very distorted estate plan and possibly end up doing more harm than good. All […]

Can I Disinherit My Spouse in My Will?

Wes Coulson discusses why you can't disinherit a spouse from your will and offers advice on how to provide for a spouse on Medicaid and in a nursing home. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses why someone may want to disinherit their spouse from their will and offers advice on how to still provide for a spouse in a nursing home without causing them to lose Medicaid eligibility or the money they may have inherited. ? Can […]

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