In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the differences between Illinois and Missouri for Medicaid. Transcript: Today I want to talk about a question that I think is probably funneled more often to me than anyone in the area because I think I’m the only lawyer who very actively practices elder law in both […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid “Look-Back” and “Transfer Penalty” rules. Transcript: Let’s say that you have healthcare power of attorney for your aging parent and it has become apparent to you that they need to be cared for in a facility, but they are highly resistent to that idea. They […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses the Medicaid “Look-Back” and “Transfer Penalty” rules.   Transcript: Today I want to talk about the Medicaid “Look-Back” Period and “Transfer Penalty” rules, the very scary thing for most people who are applying for Medicaid with very good reason, as it turns out. So, what’s this look-back […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses his tips for choosing the right nursing home for a loved one.   Transcript: Today I want to talk about some Medicaid basics, essentially what an applicant is allowed to keep. I need to start with a few important caveats. First, these (what I’m going to talk […]

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses his tips for choosing the right nursing home for a loved one.   Transcript: I want today to kind of take off my lawyer hat and share some practical advice and suggestions with you on the subject of choosing the right nursing home for your loved one. […]