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Dent-Coulson Elder Law proudly welcomes Amy L. Friederich to the firm

We are extremely proud and excited to announce the newest member of the Dent-Coulson Elder Law firm, Amy L. Friederich. Amy joined the firm January 16, 2017 and is our new Associate Attorney. We invite you to get in touch with her! Amy L. Friederich Amy L. Friederich was born and raised in O’Fallon, Illinois. She […]

Common Estate Planning Mistake #16: Failing to plan for digital assets and passwords

We live in a digital age and in this video Wes Coulson discusses a common estate planning mistake when we fail to plan for our digital assets and passwords. l Coulson Elder Law

We live in a digital age. Our bank accounts; investment accounts; credit card accounts; accounts with Amazon, Joss & Main and all the other online stores, have digital access and passwords. And, if you haven’t planned for your digital assets and your passwords, there’s a hole in your estate plan. Don’t assume that unless it […]

Alzheimer’s and Driving

Wes Coulson discusses Alzheimer's and Driving and the steps you can take when approaching this sensitive subject with your loved ones. l Coulson Elder Law

The struggles of approaching changes to routine functions are difficult for anyone, but with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, the encounter can also become a sensitive area of discussion. There can be many day-to-day adjustments for people with Alzheimer’s and driving skills is just one of those sensitive areas that may need to be addressed […]

Common Estate Planning Mistake #15: Using the wrong assets to fund charitable gifts and bequests

In this Estate Planning Minute video, Wes Coulson discusses the financial burden that can happen when using the wrong assets to fund charitable gifts. l Coulson Elder Law

Making charitable gifts or bequests to religious or other non-profit organizations is a generous gesture and an excellent way of making a difference. But, there can be a right way to do it and a not so right way to do it, in terms of getting the most of your donation while still preserving your assets. In this […]

Asset Preservation Planning and Adult Special Needs Children

In this Elder Law Minute video, Wes Coulson, Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains the importance of asset preservation planning for adult specials needs children. i Coulson Elder Law

Parents with adult special needs children may have put a plan in place to make sure their special needs children are taken care of after they pass away, but they may not have addressed the critical question: “Is there going to be any money left to provide for my adult special needs child after I […]

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