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Can I Disinherit My Spouse in My Will?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses why someone may want to disinherit their spouse from their will and offers advice on how to still provide for a spouse in a nursing home without causing them to lose Medicaid eligibility or the money they may have inherited. ? Can […]

“We aren’t interested in inheriting anything, we just want to make sure Mom is well-cared for”

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses how people can set money aside to be able to assure that their loved one is going to receive the best quality of care throughout the rest of their life through Asset Preservation Planning. ? Asset Preservation Planning “We aren’t interested in inheriting […]

What if the Applicant Acquires New Assets After a Medicaid Application has Been Filed or Approved?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses what happens when an applicant acquires new assets while their Medicaid application is pending or when it has been approved and Medicaid benefits have been started. ? What if the Applicant Acquires New Assets After a Medicaid Application has Been Filed or […]

Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses whether IRAs and other retirement assets are taken into consideration in determining whether somebody meets the asset limit for VA benefits or Medicaid eligibility. ? Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes […]

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, addresses a very common question and explains the basic difference between Medicare and Medicaid. ? What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. Today I want to address a very […]