Applying for Medicaid may be a daunting task, at best, for most people. However, do you really need a lawyer to help with the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process? In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, begins a new series on the Medicaid Application Process and discusses whether or not you need an attorney’s […]
Prepaid Funeral Arrangements: The Benefits of Pre-Planning
Planning ahead and prearranging your own funeral, burial or cremation services may not only offer relief to your family in a time of mourning, but may also help in preserving assets while determining eligibility for government assistance to help pay for your care. In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law Attorney, discusses […]
Medicaid vs. Private Pay: Is the quality of nursing home care the same?
Do people on Medicaid receive the same quality of nursing home care as people who pay privately? The question of Medicaid vs. Private Pay plays close to us when we are wondering about the quality of care our loved one may, or may not, get in a nursing home. Of course, we want what’s best […]
Can a Guardian undertake Medicaid Planning for you?
Can a conservator or guardian undertake Medicaid Planning for someone who has not authorized them to do so with a Power of Attorney? It really depends on where you live if a conservator or guardian may undertake Medicaid Planning for you, however having the proper powers of attorney in place is a relatively inexpensive and definitive way […]
Practice Makes Perfect: The Value of Role Playing
This week, we begin our five-part series Handling the Difficult Conversation with a Loved One about Facility Placement: Tips for Success! One of the things people absolutely dread is the conversation they have to have with an elder loved one regarding facility placement. During the next few weeks, Wes Coulson will offer some practical tips […]
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