Dallas Elder Law Attorney
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Michael B. Cohen is an elder law attorney whose Dallas law practice focuses on the legal needs of the disabled and elderly, including estate and Medicaid and other public benefits (such as Veterans benefits) planning. He is a frequent speaker on these topics.
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
4d ago
Certain rights and obligations are retained by the one (the life tenant) who has a life estate interest in real estate and there are certain rights and obligations of the person who is the beneficiary/grantee of the property after the termination of the life estate interest. These duties, rights and obligations are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
4d ago
The cost of long-term care is great. Planning for benefits so that the government helps pay for such care can be complex. Common planning and application mistakes are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
4d ago
Widows and widowers are entitled to certain rights and benefits under state and federal laws. Although not an exclusive list, many of these rights and benefits are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
4d ago
Divorce impacts your estate planning documents (wills, power of attorney), life insurance policy, IRA, beneficiary designations, etc. However, even in cases of automatic revocation, changes should be considered even prior to divorce if divorce is inevitable ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
1M ago
Differences between qualification for Veterans benefits and Medicaid benefits for care at home, assisted living, and nursing care are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
1M ago
Reverse mortgages provide a way for a borrower to tap into the equity of his or her homestead. Medicaid for long-term care is means tested - so a reverse mortgage could possibly be counterproductive. Reverse mortgages with potential planning in the event care at home or a nursing home is needed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
1M ago
The laws of each state are different. As a result, documents prepared in another state should be renewed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
1M ago
Numerous new laws were passed in the last Texas legislature session. 10 of the new laws that affect the elderly, estate planning, and probate are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
2M ago
Texas now permits a convicted felon to act as an executor. The circumstances on how this qualification could occur are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
2M ago
Long-term care Medicaid (which helps for skilled care either at a facility or at home) has a 5-year lookback resulting in a penalty requiring private pay if there are gifts resulting in a penalty requiring private pay - even if the gift is an exempt resource such as your home. This podcast discusses the exceptions to the rule ..read more