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Prepaid Funeral Arrangements: The Benefits of Pre-Planning

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law Attorney, discusses the benefits of having pre-planned, prepaid funeral and burial arrangements. I Coulson Elder Law

Planning ahead and prearranging your own funeral, burial or cremation services may not only offer relief to your family in a time of mourning, but may also help in preserving assets while determining eligibility for government assistance to help pay for your care. In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law Attorney, discusses […]

VA Accreditation received by Dent-Coulson Elder Law attorney Kimberly R. Finnegan

In addition to attorney Wes Coulson, Coulson Elder Law attorney Kimberly R. Finnegan has received VA accreditation. I coulson Elder Law

If you’re a veteran seeking VA Benefits, you may not know how to apply for these benefits or where to go for assistance with preparing and filing your claim. As with many programs for seniors, individuals and groups have emerged claiming to assist older adults with the process of qualifying for  these benefits. Unfortunately, some […]

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 […]

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 […]

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