Dallas Elder Law Attorney
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- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 114:54:53
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Charging By Non-attorney For Helping Get Medicaid Is A Criminal Act Under Texas Law
29/05/2024 Duration: 28minConsumers need protection. Those who charge a fee for Medicaid assistance violate Texas law. An actual case is described as to why this law is important.
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23andMe May Lead to Inheritance Worth Millions | 5.21.24
29/05/2024 Duration: 29minA person who discovered relatives through 23AndMe will likely inherit millions from a father she never knew. When a person dies without a will, beneficiary designation, or trust, the state law determines who are the heirs.
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Joint Ladybird Deeds May Not Always Go The Way You Thought
29/05/2024 Duration: 28minIf proper language is not used when preparing a joint Ladybird (enhanced life estate) deed), your interest in the property may go differently than anticipated on the first of the joint owners to die.
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Claims Against O.J. Simpson's Estate due to Judgment for Wrongful Death - Part 1 | 5.7.24
29/05/2024 Duration: 28minThe families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, who became creditors of O.J. Simpson as a wrongful death judgment, are now pursuing payment from O.J.'s estate for the debt never collected. A discussion of O.J.'s estate planning and the probate process are discussed.
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Estate Planning From The Perspective Of An Elder Law Attorney | 4-23-24
15/04/2024 Duration: 28minPlanning for disability and death often is different when public benefits are involved or potentially involved.
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What Makes A Will Valid | 4-16 24
12/04/2024 Duration: 27minMichael describes common mistakes when making a will and what makes a will valid.
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The Estate Planning Mistakes Of Wendy | 4-2-24
12/04/2024 Duration: 29minLegal documents Wendy Williams could have had to make things easier on the family.
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Bill Introduced To Eliminate Recovery Of Assets Of A Medicaid Recipient By The Government | 4 - 9-24
12/04/2024 Duration: 28minExceptions and options to avoid Medicaid estate recovery in Texas - How to save my home and other assets from reimbursement to the state.
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4 Ways To Use Annuities For Asset Protection In Government Care Costs In Texas | 3-26- 24
03/04/2024 Duration: 28minUse of annuities in planning for long term care Medicaid eligibility are discussed.
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Is There A Standard For Trust Distributions? | 3-19-24
03/04/2024 Duration: 29minDifferent distributions to a beneficiary from a trust.
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He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best - 12 Of The Funniest & Strangest Will Provisions | 3-12-24
03/04/2024 Duration: 29minWeird and hilarious Will provisions actually used.
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Planning Options For A Minor Who Is A Beneficiary | 3-5-24
03/04/2024 Duration: 28minPlanning options for the benefit of a minor or someone too immature to handle funds.
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George Carlin's Estate Sues Since AI Fake Comedy Podcast | 2 - 27 - 24
04/03/2024 Duration: 29minGeorge Carlin's estate has sued for copyright infringement and use of his name, image, and likeness as a result of a podcast created by AI (artificial intelligence).
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A Green Thumb After Death - Human Composting "Circle Of Life" Laws Are Trending | 2 - 20 - 24
04/03/2024 Duration: 26minThere 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.
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15 Will Drafting Mistakes For Texas Wills | 2 - 13 - 24
04/03/2024 Duration: 29minThere are many common errors in drafting a will that is to be probated in Texas. The common mistakes to be avoided are discussed.
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Jay Leno's Estate Planning Mistake | 2-6-24
04/03/2024 Duration: 29minJay 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.
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A Will Contest That Would Make Jerry Springer Smile | 1 - 30 - 24
26/01/2024 Duration: 28minA Texas case which decided whether the spouse (who was also the niece) of the deceased could be the beneficiary of his will.
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Are Pet Trusts The "Cat's Meow"? | 1 - 23 - 24
26/01/2024 Duration: 28minMany 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.
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Exceptions To Nursing Home Medicaid Transfer Penalty Rules | 1 - 16 - 24
26/01/2024 Duration: 29min14 exceptions to Long-Term Care Medicaid's Transfer Penalty Rules are discussed. This can be used to accelerate governmental assistance to pay for care costs and medications.
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Largest Unclaimed Funds Estate In U.S. History Being Contested | 1 - 9-24
26/01/2024 Duration: 29minAn 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.