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Small Business Week – Why Would I Need A Buy-Sell Agreement?

Business Owners Need Succession Plans For business owners, planning for the future means more than growth—it means protection. One of the most effective tools for ensuring continuity is a buy-sell agreement. Many of our clients are business owners. Although these businesses tend to be successful, we have found that many of the owners do not […]

Statute of Frauds Real Estate Illinois

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye DeSelms Dent explains the statute of frauds and why real estate transactions must be in writing to be legally enforceable. Statute of Frauds in Illinois Real Estate Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law here with an elder law minute for you. These videos are intended […]

Homestead Property and Medicaid in Illinois

In this Elder Law Minute, Steven Milburn explains how homestead property is treated under Medicaid, whether Medicaid can take your home, and when your home may be protected as an exempt asset. Introduction Hi, my name is Steven Milburn and I’m a senior associate attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. These Elder Law minutes […]

Lost Deed in Illinois: Why You Don’t Need to Worry

In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains why younger couples need estate plans, including powers of attorney and guardianship provisions for minor children. ? Lost Deed in Illinois: What You Need to Know Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law here with an elder law minute for you. These videos are […]

Special Needs Trust Planning Illinois

In this Elder Law Minute, Paige Fox explains why younger couples need estate plans, including powers of attorney and guardianship provisions for minor children. Special Needs Trust Planning in Illinois Hi, my name is Steven Milburn and I’m a senior associate attorney here at Dent Coulson Elder Law. These Elder Law minutes are intended to […]

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