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Understanding Life Estates

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In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson lists examples of how life estates can be beneficial for you in your estate plan. 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 […]

The Time to Plan is Now

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how it’s never too early to start an estate plan. Get in touch with DCEL today! Video Transcript: It’s not uncommon for me to meet with people in my age group, which is in their 50s, who have old estate plans from when they were first married […]

Beware of “Under the Table” Caregiver Payments

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In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why people should seek professional elder law care with DCEL before they accidentally make costly mistakes. 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 […]

The Gray Intersection of Dementia & Mental Health

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains why it’s important to have an elder law attorney like DCEL help you establish a proper estate plan to best live out your wishes. 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 You Need an Attorney to Draft Your Will

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains why it’s important to have an elder law attorney like DCEL help you establish a proper estate plan to best live out your wishes. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are […]

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If you or a loved one needs immediate help with a planning matter or legal issue, please call us today:

774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
MO: (314) 567-9292

1901 South Fourth Street,
Suite 211, Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 330-5500

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