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Welcome, Crystal! Meet Our Newest Junior Associate at DCEL

Video Transcription: Hello, I’m Crystal Post. I’m new to the estate planning world. Just got my law license as of recently, as of May, and I’m just really, really excited to be a part of Dent Coulson Elder Law. I think elder law is very important because our aging population is growing and there’s simply […]

Welcome, Paige! Meet Our Newest Senior Associate at DCEL

Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Paige Fox and I am the newest senior associate here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. I have been practicing elder law for nine years now, and I am currently the president of Illinois NAELA, which is the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. And actually, that’s how I met […]

What to Expect During an Initial Consultation

Estate planning consultation at Dent Coulson Elder Law

Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law. I’m here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are designed to educate you about the elder care journey, focusing on what to expect during an initial consultation for estate planning. This journey often begins earlier in life than you might think. We […]

Why Powers of Attorney Should Be Immediately Effective

Effective Powers of Attorney for Elder Care

? Elder Law Minute: Effective Powers of Attorney  Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute. Today we will discuss Effective Powers of Attorney. Our videos aim to educate you about the elder care journey, which often begins earlier than you might think. We hope you find […]

Leave Your Kids Your Assets, Not Your Decisions

Well-thought-out estate plan document.

Introduction to Elder Law Minute Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos help you understand the elder care journey, which often starts earlier in life than you might expect. We hope you find them helpful. If you have any more questions, please […]

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774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
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1901 South Fourth Street,
Suite 211, Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 330-5500

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