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What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains the key differences between a will and a revocable living trust. 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 earlier in […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: IRAs and Other Retirement Assets

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how IRAs count toward your Medicaid asset limit in Illinois, but DCEL can help you navigate the challenges associated with these retirement assets.   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 […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: Life Insurance

: Household Goods & Personal Effects

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why calling DCEL is beneficial to those with life insurance.   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 to the ways […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: Real Estate Other Than the Residence

Personal Residence: What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why life estate planning is essential for those who own additional property aside from their primary residence.   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 […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: Jointly Held Accounts

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson clears up the facts on a topic that many are easily confused by.   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 to […]

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774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
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1901 South Fourth Street,
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