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Alzheimer’s and Unpaid Family Caregivers

People with Alzheimer’s are generally surrounded by loved ones who provide a tremendous amount of care. Statistics tell us that if these family members were paid for providing this care, it would add up to billions of dollars a year. The fact that it is unpaid is unfortunate for a number of reasons. In this Elder […]

Common Estate Planning Mistake #17: Failing to correctly disinherit a child you want to disinherit

There are various reasons a person may choose to disinherit a child from their estate. Maybe they no longer have an association with the child. Or, maybe the child doesn’t need an inheritance and, maybe, another child does. Choosing to disinherit a child is a personal choice that many families may, at some point, face. So, […]

Is adding someone’s name to your accounts an okay substitute for a Power of Attorney for Property?

There is a common misconception that adding someone’s name to your accounts provides similar benefits that a Power of Attorney for Property does. Plain and simple, it does not and is not an okay substitute. A Power of Attorney for Property will provide more powers and may even, as you will see in this video, protect your money […]

Dent-Coulson Elder Law proudly welcomes Amy L. Friederich to the firm

We are extremely proud and excited to announce the newest member of the Dent-Coulson Elder Law firm, Amy L. Friederich. Amy joined the firm January 16, 2017 and is our new Associate Attorney. We invite you to get in touch with her! Amy L. Friederich Amy L. Friederich was born and raised in O’Fallon, Illinois. She […]

Common Estate Planning Mistake #16: Failing to plan for digital assets and passwords

We live in a digital age. Our bank accounts; investment accounts; credit card accounts; accounts with Amazon, Joss & Main and all the other online stores, have digital access and passwords. And, if you haven’t planned for your digital assets and your passwords, there’s a hole in your estate plan. Don’t assume that unless it […]