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How An Asset Preservation Trust Protects Your Life Savings From Long-Term Care Costs

Wes Coulson discusses Asset Preservation Planning and explains how an Asset Preservation Trust protects your life savings from long-term care costs. l Coulson Elder Law

An Asset Preservation Trust is a special trust we use in Asset Preservation Planning to protect assets that could be lost to the financially devastating costs of long-term care. Basically, how it works is that ownership of the assets transferred into the trust is no longer considered yours, therefore the assets are protected from any […]

Medical vs. Custodial Care: What’s the difference and why it matters

Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law Attorney, discusses medical vs. custodial care, explains the differences and offers why these distinctions matter.

When looking at medical vs. custodial care, there are some differences that are important to discuss regarding the implications of the distinctions between the two. The biggest implication is that Medicare pays for medical care, but does not pay for custodial care. This matters a lot for people who find themselves needing custodial care in a […]

How to Evaluate a Geriatric Care Facility

Wes Coulson discusses the importance of developing a personal set of criteria to use when evaluating a geriatric care facility for placement. l Coulson Elder Law

When evaluating a geriatric care facility for placement for either yourself or your loved one, it’s important to develop a set of criteria that is essential to you. Everyone has different reasons for choosing a facility, as well as different needs and wants, and the idea that one care facility is going to be the […]

Immediate vs. Springing Powers of Attorney: Which is better for someone with Alzheimer’s?

Wes Coulson explains the difference between Immediate and Springing Powers of Attorney and offers which is the better option for someone with Alzheimer's. l Coulson Elder Law

Just as the title suggests, immediate Powers of Attorney take effect immediately. This is quite different from springing Powers of Attorney, which don’t take effect until the determination of incapacitation. While it’s evident that a person with Alzheimer’s should have some Power of Attorney in place, the question becomes which type of Power of Attorney […]

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: The importance of managing your workload and stress

Wes Coulson speaks specifically to people who provide Alzheimer's caregiving for a loved one and the importance of managing their workload and stress level. l Coulson Elder Law

People who provide Alzheimer’s caregiving for a loved one are prime candidates for impossible workloads and high stress levels. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily tasks required caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s and these selfless personalities tend to put all of these needs before their own needs. But, seeking respite and taking […]

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