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Medicare Supplement and Prescription Insurance on Top of Medicaid: Good Protection or Overkill?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses whether a nursing home resident, who qualifies for Medicaid, should continue or cancel their existing Medicare supplement insurance or prescription insurance coverage. Medicare Supplement and Prescription Insurance on Top of Medicaid: Good Protection or Overkill? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder […]

“We aren’t interested in inheriting anything, we just want to make sure Mom is well-cared for”

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses how people can set money aside to be able to assure that their loved one is going to receive the best quality of care throughout the rest of their life through Asset Preservation Planning. ? Asset Preservation Planning “We aren’t interested in inheriting […]

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, addresses a very common question and explains the basic difference between Medicare and Medicaid. ? What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. Today I want to address a very […]

Why Many Powers of Attorney for Healthcare are a Lost Opportunity

In this Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses why it is that so many healthcare powers of attorney forms, including the statutory form in Illinois, are a tragically lost opportunity. ? Why Many Powers of Attorney for Healthcare are a Lost Opportunity Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and […]

Why Is It So Complicated To Establish A Guardianship Or Conservatorship?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains why establishing a guardianship or conservatorship is both complicated and costly and discusses how planning ahead and having powers of attorney in place is a much better solution. ? Why Is It So Complicated To Establish A Guardianship Or Conservatorship? Transcript: Hi, I’m […]