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Convincing Aging Parents to Get Their Estate Plans in Order

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how it’s necessary for everyone to have an estate plan, and DCEL is happy to assist! Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Katie Salms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, here with an elder law minute for you. These videos are intended to educate you about the Elder Care […]

5-Year Look Back Planning & Working with a Geriatric Care Manager

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how, with the help of DCEL, your loved one can get set up to receive the best care they want and need without immediately going in to a nursing home, as many assume is the case in estate planning. Video Transcript: Greetings, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent […]

Letters of Direction for Disabled Children

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains why it’s important to recognize that you may be the only one who understands the needs of your disabled loved one, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place to pass onto another caretaker. Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Kaye DeSelms Dent with Dent Coulson Elder Law, […]

Understanding Life Estates

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In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson lists examples of how life estates can be beneficial for you in your estate plan. 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 […]

The Time to Plan is Now

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In this Elder Law Minute, Kaye Dent explains how it’s never too early to start an estate plan. Get in touch with DCEL today! Video Transcript: It’s not uncommon for me to meet with people in my age group, which is in their 50s, who have old estate plans from when they were first married […]

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