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
3w ago
There is a recent trend of states passing a law that permits an ecological death - human composting. This describes the process and how to plan in Texas for your bodily remains after death ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
3w ago
There are many common errors in drafting a will that is to be probated in Texas. The common mistakes to be avoided are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
3w ago
Jay Leno's failure to adequately plan in advance (even when he knew his wife had dementia) has resulted in petitioning the court with hopes that the court will permit him to do what he should have done ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
2M ago
A Texas case which decided whether the spouse (who was also the niece) of the deceased could be the beneficiary of his will ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
2M ago
Many want to give instructions and take care of beloved pets if they die before their pet(s). Various ways pet trusts can be established are discussed ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
2M ago
An actual ongoing case of a multi-millionaire recluse who was originally thought to have died without a will is now embroiled in an estate battle with someone claiming to have a valid will 7 years after the recluse died ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
3M ago
Discover how a client's well-thought-out estate plan, which included a revocable living trust, asset protection trusts, and careful use of a financial power of attorney, successfully fulfilled their wishes of avoiding probate and protecting their family's assets ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
3M ago
6 ways to use transfer planning to reduce or eliminate estate tax ..read more
Dallas Elder Law Attorney
3M ago
Discussion over when an affidavit of heirship is used verses when a small estates affidavit is more appropriate ..read more