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Coulson Elder Law is pleased to provide you with important, timely information on the considerations of Estate planning, Asset protection, VA benefits, Medicaid and more.
There are a lot of people out there offering their services to help people qualify for VA pension benefits (most often “aid and attendance” benefits). Your choice of who to refer someone to assist them with that important process can have far-reaching financial consequences. Here are nine things you need to consider before referring someone for assistance in planning and applying for VA benefits. 1. The Department of Veterans Affairs ...
A correction to the previous video "If You're Married & Over 65, Your Wills Are Probably Wrong." Wes Coulson explains the difference between leaving everything to each other and for each other. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. I kind of messed up last week, so I’m going to ask you to do what I meant and not what I said. ...
Wes Coulson discusses income tax tips for giving to charity and how you can get the most out of your charitable contributions. Through planning, there are ways to save on your taxes when making charitable donations. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. You probably already know that you get a tax deduction for making charitable contributions. But did you know that ...
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson reviews the nine most common mistakes in special needs planning. Disinheriting a child, creating a generic trust, and procrastinating are just a few mistakes parents of special needs children can make in their planning. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. If you’re the parent of a special needs child, whether that child’s 4 or ...
There are planning opportunities that allow an elder to pay a family member to be their caregiver at home and establish eligibility for benefits. It is a great option for care, but you need to see an elder law attorney to make sure you're doing it correctly so it won't affect the elder's application for Medicaid. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law ...
Wes Coulson discusses how widowed spouses of veterans are eligible for VA benefits. These benefits can be used to pay for nursing home, assisted living, and even home care. Many people think that only veterans can receive these benefits, but the VA also provides them to widowed spouses. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. We are given the privilege of helping ...
