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Medicaid Eligibility: Gifts vs. Transfers

Medicaid Eligibility: Gifts vs. Transfers

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how the Medicaid eligibility rules penalize transfers for less than fair market value and how DCEL can help you navigate this potentially confusing process. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law Minute. We’re happy to present […]

Nursing Home Costs & Farmland

Understanding spouse’s long-term care costs.

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how farmland is not exempt for Medicaid purposes and why it’s important to have proper planning in place so that your land is protected. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are […]

Why is Probate So Time Consuming?

Why is Probate So Time Consuming

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why having a Living Trust is preferred over going through probate. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Colson Elder Law, and this will be your elder law minute. We’re happy to present these because we think we can help inform you as to the ways […]

Farm Families Need Custom Planning

Farm Families Need Custom Planning

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how DCEL can help you make a plan that covers long term care costs while also protecting your farmland. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law. Here with an elder law minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about […]

Should You Choose a Professional Trustee/Executor?

Should You Choose a Professional Trustee/Executor?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson provides an analogy to help those understand that sometimes it pays off to spend the extra money to make sure things get done accurately. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law Minute. We’re happy to present these […]

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1901 South Fourth Street,
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To book a speaker, please call our offices and ask for Karie Wines.

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