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Just Tell Them There Aren’t Any Do-Overs

Just Tell Them There Aren’t Any Do-Overs

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how it’s worth it to take the time and money to get your estate plan in order because most times you only get one opportunity to get it right. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your Elder Law […]

Beware: Online Nursing Home Contracts

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how you have a legal right to ask for a paper copy of a nursing home contract instead of opting for a digital copy by default. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law. Here with an elder law minute for you. These […]

Do I Need a POA for Property if I Have a Living Trust?

Do I Need a POA for Property if I Have a Living Trust?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains that the responsibilities differ between a POA for Property Agent and a Living Trust Trustee. 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 […]

Selling Farmland? Let Us Help You

Selling Farmland

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains the ways in which DCEL can assist in your estate planning when there is farmland to be sold. 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 […]

TODIs/Beneficiary Deeds & Medicaid

Special Needs Estate Planning Trust consultation

  In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how DCEL can help you navigate the challenges associated with a Transfer on Death Instrument/Beneficiary Deed and Medicaid planning. 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 […]

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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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