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The $25,000 Power of Attorney for Property

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule discussion

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how DCEL sets up POA for property for their clients in a way to include special provisions that do not usually come in the basic POA for property that most states provide. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Colson Elder Law, and this will be […]

Does a Living Trust Protect Assets From Long Term Care Costs?

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule discussion

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains when a living trust can protect assets from long term care costs and when it cannot. Video Transcript (Summarized): Hello and welcome to your Elder Law Minute, presented by Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law. Our goal is to provide you with valuable information that will help […]

Family Heirlooms – A Blessing or a Curse?

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent brings up the very real possibility of family members not wanting heirlooms passed down to them, and how it’s wise to have these conversations prior to planning your estate. Hi. I’m Kaye Deselms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an elder law minute for you. These […]

Your Estate Planning Team

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent mentions how crucial proper estate planning is and how DCEL can help you today! Video Transcript: Hi, Im Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with another Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the Elder Care Journey, which begins […]

Should You Name a Living Trust as Beneficiary of an IRA?

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule discussion

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains the scenarios in which you should or shouldn’t name a living trust as beneficiary of an IRA. 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 […]

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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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