In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, O’Fallon Illinois Elder Law attorney, discusses another topic from the video series Married Couples and Medicaid and discusses IRAs and other retirement assets with regard to establishing Medicaid eligibility for someone who is married. Married Couples and Medicaid: Dealing with IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Transcript: Hi, I’m […]
Do IRAs and Other Retirement Assets Count in Determining VA and Medicaid Eligibility?
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 […]
Retirement Income vs. Long-Term Care Costs: A History Lesson
“Okay, here’s my retirement income and here’s how much it would cost to go into a nursing home.” It is easy to underestimate the need to plan when you are younger for long-term care costs when you are older. Many people look at their retirement income in relation to long-term care costs when they retire […]
Finally – Some New Year’s Resolutions you can Keep!
Estate Planning and Asset Preservation Planning The problem with most New Year’s resolutions is that they usually end up being just too darn hard to keep. Sure, I definitely want to lose some weight, but gosh, those brownies do look tempting! Sure, I want to spend less time watching sports on TV, but now there’s […]
What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and Asset Preservation Planning?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses the difference between estate planning and asset preservation planning. What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and Asset Preservation Planning? Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson, and this is your Estate Planning and Elder Law Minute. People see the reference on our website […]