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Estate Planning as the First Step for Medicaid Planning

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In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains why creating or updating your estate plan is the essential first step in Medicaid planning. Video Transcript: Hi. My name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. And I understand these topics are very complex, so I’m hoping these Elder […]

Guardianships: The More You Know

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains the responsibilities and long-term commitment involved in becoming a legal guardian. Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the elder care journey, which begins earlier in […]

Medicaid Pre-Planning vs Emergency Medicaid Planning

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In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains the key differences between Medicaid pre-planning and emergency planning for long-term care. Video Transcription: Hi. My name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate Attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. And I understand these topics are very complex, so I’m hoping these Elder Law Minutes can […]

How Should I Prepare for a Move into Long Term Care?

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In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains the importance of reviewing long-term care contracts and Medicaid planning for asset preservation. Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate Attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. I understand these topics can be very complex, so I hope these Elder Law Minutes […]

What is a Bare Minimum Estate Plan?

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In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains the importance of having powers of attorney for healthcare and property as a basic estate plan. Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Paige Fox. I’m a Senior Associate Attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. I understand these topics can be very complex, so I hope these […]

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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,
Suite 211, Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 330-5500

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