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What’s the Difference Between a Living Will and a Will?

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Illinois and Missouri Elder Law attorney, discusses the difference between a living will and a will, and what each is used for. Transcript: Hi, I’m Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area from offices in O’Fallon, IL and the Westport […]

The Lessons of Prince

Estate Planning is the ultimate act of love for your family. The lessons of Prince, with no Will in place, should be obvious, but often is ignored. I Coulson Elder Law

If you are like most people, you were shocked to learn that Prince died at age 57.  He seemed so young, so vibrant, so alive. He likely felt the same way about himself.  Most of us do at that age.  And so he made a terrible mistake.  He assumed that getting his estate planning house […]

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