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Providing for a Special Needs Beneficiary in Your Estate Plan

Special Needs Estate Planning Trust consultation

  Introduction to Special Needs Estate Planning In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why special needs estate planning is essential if you’re planning on leaving your assets to a loved one with special needs. Why Is Special Needs Estate Planning Important? Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will […]

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule: How to Navigate It

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule discussion

  Introduction to the Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains different solutions in which DCEL can help you work around the Medicaid 5-year look-back rule. Understanding the Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law Minute. We’re […]

Estate Planning for Blended Families Part 2

Blended family estate planning

  Introduction to Estate Planning for Blended Families In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how Dent Coulson Elder Law (DCEL) can assist you in blended family estate planning to ensure effective control and decision-making. Why Estate Planning Matters for Blended Families Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent from Dent Coulson Elder Law. Today, we’re […]

Medicaid “Transfer Penalties” Apply to More Than Just Gifts

Special Needs Estate Planning Trust consultation

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why DCEL takes transfers seriously when helping you know what to prepare for. 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 because we think we can help inform you as to […]

Estate Planning for Blended Families Part 1

Special Needs Estate Planning Trust consultation

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent explains how DCEL can help you plan accordingly if you have a blended family. 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 the Elder Care Journey, which […]

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O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
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1901 South Fourth Street,
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