In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses what to do when taking over your parent’s finances. Transcript: Today I want to talk about where to start if you are the adult child of an elder and you are called upon to start taking over handling their finances. First thing you need to do is […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the differences between Illinois and Missouri for Medicaid. Transcript: Today I want to talk about a question that I think is probably funneled more often to me than anyone in the area because I think I’m the only lawyer who very actively practices elder law in both […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid “Look-Back” and “Transfer Penalty” rules. Transcript: Let’s say that you have healthcare power of attorney for your aging parent and it has become apparent to you that they need to be cared for in a facility, but they are highly resistent to that idea. They […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid “Look-Back” and “Transfer Penalty” rules.   Transcript: Today I want to talk about the Medicaid “Look-Back” Period and “Transfer Penalty” rules, the very scary thing for most people who are applying for Medicaid with very good reason, as it turns out. So, what’s this look-back […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses his tips for choosing the right nursing home for a loved one.   Transcript: Today I want to talk about some Medicaid basics, essentially what an applicant is allowed to keep. I need to start with a few important caveats. First, these (what I’m going to talk […]