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Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility?

Wes Coulson discusses whether IRAs and other retirement assets are taken into consideration in determining the asset limit for VA or Medicaid eligibility. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses whether IRAs and other retirement assets are taken into consideration in determining whether somebody meets the asset limit for VA benefits or Medicaid eligibility. ? Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes […]

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, addresses a very common questions and explains the basic difference between Medicare and Medicaid. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, addresses a very common question and explains the basic difference between Medicare and Medicaid. ? What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. Today I want to address a very […]

Is it Too Late for Medicaid Eligibility Planning Once Someone is Already in a Nursing Home?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, debunks the common myth that it is too late to engage in any Medicaid eligibility planning once somebody is already in a nursing home. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, debunks the common myth that it is too late to engage in any Medicaid eligibility planning once somebody is already in a nursing home. ? Is it Too Late for Medicaid Eligibility Planning Once Someone is Already in a Nursing Home? Transcript: […]

Why Many Powers of Attorney for Healthcare are a Lost Opportunity

Wes Coulson discusses why so many healthcare powers of attorney forms, including the statutory form in Illinois, are a tragically lost opportunity. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses why it is that so many healthcare powers of attorney forms, including the statutory form in Illinois, are a tragically lost opportunity. ? Why Many Powers of Attorney for Healthcare are a Lost Opportunity Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and […]

Does a Will Keep Me Out of Probate?

In this Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses why a will isn't the best way to protect your estate from going into probate and that the better option is having a living trust. | Coulson Elder Law

In this Elder Law and Estate Planning Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses why a will isn’t the best way to protect your estate from going into probate and that the better option is having a living trust. ? Does a Will Keep Me Out of Probate? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from […]

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