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Veterans Day: A Personal Remembrance

On this Veteran's Day, let’s salute and honor our veterans, and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

My Dad was always “the keeper of the papers” relating to my namesake, his late brother Wesley.  The family always knew him as Babe.  He was quite an athlete in his youth, and a very bright young man.  He showed a world of promise. After my Dad died a few years ago, I looked through […]

Dent-Coulson Elder Law proudly welcomes Kimberly R. Finnegan to the firm

We are temendously proud and excited to announce the newest member of the Dent-Coulson Elder Law firm as of October 25, 2015 – Kimberly R. Finnegan – and invite you to get in touch with her. Kimberly R. Finnegan Kimberly R. Finnegan is a Missouri licensed attorney and master-level social worker, and trained mediator. She […]

Family member caregivers and VA benefits

In the conclusion of our Veterans Pension Benefits series, Wes Coulson discusses family member caregivers and VA benefits. I coulsonelderlaw.com

In the conclusion of our Veterans Pension Benefits series, Wes Coulson discusses family member caregivers and VA benefits. If done correctly, payments to family member caregivers are taken into consideration by the VA when establishing benefits. Family member caregivers and VA benefits Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson with your Elder Law Minute, concluding our series on […]

State Veterans Homes: Are they a good option?

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses State Veterans Homes and whether they are a good option for a veteran in need of care. I coulsonelderlaw.com

Are State Veterans Homes a good option for veterans in need of care? In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses this and how State Veterans Homes fit in with VA Pension Benefits. State Veterans Homes: Are they a good option? Transcript: Hello, this is Wes Coulson with your Elder Law Minute continuing our series […]

Types of care covered by VA benefits

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the types of care covered by VA benefits and the distinction between VA benefits and Medicaid.

What are the types of care covered by VA benefits? In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the distinction between VA benefits and Medicaid and the types of care that may (or may not be) covered. Types of care covered by VA benefits Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson with your Elder Law Minute continuing […]

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774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
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