In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson answers the question: Will Medicare pay for a Rehab stay in a Nursing Home? There are certain circumstances where they will, but you may need to pay attention to the “wording” of your hospital stay requirement. Will Medicare pay for a Rehab stay in a Nursing Home? Transcript: […]
Medicare and Nursing Home Care: Is it covered?
How does Medicare and Nursing Home care work together? While it is true that Medicare does pay for some nursing home expenses, the coverage is quite limited and is only for a short period of time. Medicare and Nursing Home Care: Is it covered? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. […]
Why a Healthcare Power of Attorney is Better than a Living Will
In this Estate Planning and Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson shares the difference between a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Living Will, and why you may want to choose one over the other. Why a Healthcare Power of Attorney is Better than a Living Will Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this if your […]
Understanding What it Means to Choose Hospice
In this Elder Law Minute, St. Louis area Attorney, Wes Coulson, shares his thoughts on what it means to choose Hospice, and what it doesn’t mean, as well. Understanding What it Means to Choose Hospice Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. I want to talk to you today about […]
When Will Guardianship Be Necessary?
There are only two people who can authorize someone to make and carry out decisions on your behalf. One is you, by having powers of attorney in place, one for property and financial matters and one for health care and personal matters. The other is a judge in a guardianship (in Missouri, an estate guardian […]
