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Gifts Within the Look-Back Period: Consequences and Strategies

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens if your loved one has made gifts within the look-back period of applying for Medicaid or VA Benefits. ? Gifts Within the Look-Back Period: Consequences and Strategies Transcript: Hi, this is Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, with offices in […]

What If the Nursing Home Has a Waiting List for a Medicaid Bed?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses Medicaid eligibility and the planning opportunities available if the nursing home you are interested in has a waiting list for a Medicaid bed. ? What If the Nursing Home Has a Waiting List for a Medicaid Bed? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson […]

Does Receiving an Inheritance Mess Up Medicaid Eligibility?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens to the Medicaid eligibility of a person who is in a nursing home if they receive an inheritance and offers the best planning opportunities for that situation. ? Does Receiving an Inheritance Mess Up Medicaid Eligibility? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson […]

What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains what CELA means and why he is so proud of this special designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. ? What “CELA” Stands For and Why I’m So Proud to Be One Transcript: Hi, I am Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law in […]

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 […]