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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent mentions how crucial proper estate planning is and how DCEL can help you today! Video Transcript: Hi, Im Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with another Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the Elder Care Journey, which begins […]

Should You Name a Living Trust as Beneficiary of an IRA?

Medicaid 5-Year Look-Back Rule discussion

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains the scenarios in which you should or shouldn’t name a living trust as beneficiary of an IRA. 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 […]

What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains the key differences between a will and a revocable living trust. Video Transcript: Hi, Im Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with another Elder Law Minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the Elder Care Journey, which begins earlier in […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: IRAs and Other Retirement Assets

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how IRAs count toward your Medicaid asset limit in Illinois, but DCEL can help you navigate the challenges associated with these retirement assets.   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 […]

What an Illinois Medicaid Applicant Can and Cannot Keep: Life Insurance

: Household Goods & Personal Effects

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains why calling DCEL is beneficial to those with life insurance.   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 to the ways […]

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