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Does Gift Tax Affect Me?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses another topic from the video series Asset Preservation Planning and explains the gift tax limits. | Coulson Elder Law

One of the cornerstones of asset preservation planning is getting assets out of your name and out of harms way, which often leads to the question, “Will I have to pay gift tax?” This is a valid question. As part of the planning, assets may be moved into a trust, which is a great way […]

What Service Requirement Must Be Met For VA Pension Benefit Eligibility?

Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses what the service requirement is to qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits. | Coulson Elder Law

One of the most frequent questions that we get regarding VA Aid and Attendance benefits eligibility is: What is the service requirement to qualify? Some people believe that you have to have been career military, or have had at least two years in, engaged in active combat duty or even been in the country where […]

Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Care: If You’re Single, You’re Ready To Plan

Wes Coulson discusses single people with Alzheimer’s and nursing home care and why they need to engage in some very particular legal planning soon. | Coulson Elder Law

Alzheimer’s and nursing home care seem to inevitably go hand in hand. Whether you are facing this diagnosis for yourself or for a family member, there is some legal planning that needs to be done. And if you are single with Alzheimer’s, the time to plan is now. It’s essential to do the planning early […]

Married Couples and Medicaid: Is Getting A Divorce A Good Idea?

Wes Coulson discusses Married Couples and Medicaid and explains why getting a divorce when one spouse has to go into a nursing home is not a good idea.

For a married couple facing the possibility of one spouse having to go into a nursing home, the question that may be on their minds is: Should we consider getting a divorce so that we can protect things through the spouse who won’t be going into the nursing home? Not only could getting a divorce […]

Relief At Last From Illinois’ Medicaid Application Processing Delays

Wes Coulson discusses a recent court ruling giving relief to the Medicaid application processing delays that people have experienced in Illinois. | Coulson Elder Law

Thanks to the Elder Law Bar in Illinois, we are finally getting relief from Medicaid application processing delays that people have experienced in Illinois. This is great news for our clients, prospective clients, and our friends that run nursing home facilities in Illinois. While federal law requires that Medicaid applications be processed within 90 days, Illinois, in […]

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