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Jim S.

On behalf of my mother and family I would like to thank you for your efforts to insure a successful application for Mo HealthNet benefits.  It is such a relief to have this behind us.  I am confident your efforts led to the best possible results associated with the application.   Thanks again!

Sue

Thank you and all at Dent-Coulson Elder Law who in any way helped mother obtain the Veterans benefits to which she was entitled through dad’s WW II service. Although it was at times a tedious paper gathering process, I am glad that your staff completed the VA application at your office. I am certain that […]

Special Needs Planning

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses special needs planning and how a Special Needs Trust may be beneficial for your loved one's future. I Coulson Elder Law

One way to ensure your loved one is taken care of is through special needs planning. In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks about planning for a family member with special needs, and how a Special Needs Trust may be beneficial for their future. Special Needs Planning Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of assuring the best possible nursing home experience

Want to assure the best possible nursing home experience for your loved one? It's simple, when following these Do's and Don'ts. I couslonelderlaw.com

It has often been fairly and accurately observed that a good elder law attorney is also part social worker and part family friend. With that in mind, we offer the following “do’s and don’ts” toward assuring that, if your loved one needs nursing home care, he or she will have the best possible nursing home […]

K. Kaltenbach

I found everyone at Coulson to be extremely helpful at a very difficult time. Without their advice, my mother’s Medicaid eligibility process would have been much more costly, difficult & confusing. I have already recommended Coulson to others. I tell them that there are ways to help protect assets and to still qualify for Medicaid, […]

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O'Fallon, IL 62269
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1901 South Fourth Street,
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