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Letters of Direction for Disabled Children

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains why it’s important to recognize that you may be the only one who understands the needs of your disabled loved one, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place to pass onto another caretaker. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, […]

Understanding Life Estates

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In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson lists examples of how life estates can be beneficial for you in your estate plan. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your elder law minute. We’re happy to present these because we think we can help inform you as […]

The Time to Plan is Now

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how it’s never too early to start an estate plan. Get in touch with DCEL today! Video Transcript: It’s not uncommon for me to meet with people in my age group, which is in their 50s, who have old estate plans from when they were first married […]

Beware of “Under the Table” Caregiver Payments

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In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why people should seek professional elder law care with DCEL before they accidentally make costly mistakes. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent Coulson Elder Law, and this will be your elder law minute. We’re happy to present these because we think we can help inform […]

The Gray Intersection of Dementia & Mental Health

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains why it’s important to have an elder law attorney like DCEL help you establish a proper estate plan to best live out your wishes. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are […]

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If you or a loved one needs immediate help with a planning matter or legal issue, please call us today:

774 Sunset Blvd Suite 200
O'Fallon, IL 62269
IL: (618) 632-7000
MO: (314) 567-9292

1901 South Fourth Street,
Suite 211, Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 330-5500

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To book a speaker, please call our offices and ask for Karie Wines.

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