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“Last Minute Steps” Can Sometimes Avoid Probate

In the sixth video of the Coronavirus Preparedness Series, Wes Coulson discusses steps you can take to avoid probate. Transcript: You’re going to hear me a lot in these videos, and other videos, talking about wanting to avoid probate. I make it sound bad I guess I ought to explain to you what probate is, […]

What Needs To Be Done (And Should Be Done) After A Loved One Dies

In the fifth video of the Coronavirus Preparedness Series, Wes Coulson discusses what needs to be done (and should be done) after a loved one dies. Transcript: Today I want to talk about something that’s not particularly pleasant, but I know it’s unfortunately impacting some people right now. And that is, I want to talk […]

The Risks And Consequences Of Not Having A Financial Power Of Attorney In Place

In the fourth video of the Coronavirus preparedness series, Wes Coulson discusses the importance of having a financial power of attorney. Transcript: In another video, I mentioned that having a power of attorney for financial matters, known legally as a power of attorney for property, is one of the essential things that you need to […]

The Risks And Consequences Of Not Having A Healthcare Power Of Attorney In Place

In the third video of the Coronavirus preparedness series, Wes Coulson discusses the importance of having a healthcare power of attorney.   Transcript: In another video, I’ve suggested that one of the documents you really need to have in place right now is a power of attorney for healthcare. So what I want to talk […]

Getting “Something” In Place – Where To Start With Estate Planning

Wes Coulson debuts the second video in the Coronavirus Preparedness Series, discussing where to start with estate planning   Transcript: What I want to talk about today is, I’m going to talk to the people that are saying, “you know, with the concern about the risk of contracting COVID-19, I want to get something in […]

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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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