Dallas Elder Law Attorney

Mar 30 2025 287 ep. 28 mins 2

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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.

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8 Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemptions | 03-25-25

Mar 30 2025 28 mins

8 different property tax exemptions are discussed for those to qualify for less or no property taxes.

Homestead Protection Under Texas and Federal Laws | 03-18-25

Mar 30 2025 27 mins

Texas is a strong homestead state. Protection from seizure by creditors is greater under Texas law than under the federal bankruptcy plan. Differences are discussed in addition homestead protection under public benefits laws.

3 Ways to Probate a Will if Decedent Lives Outside Texas and Has Property in Texas | 03-11-25

Mar 30 2025 28 mins

When one lives in another state at the time of death but owns assets in Texas such as real estate, there are several ways to probate a will in Texas so the property passes under the terms of the will.

Charles Manson's Helter Skelter Probate Estate War Continues | 02-25-25

Mar 30 2025 29 mins

The 7-year estate battle over Charles Manson's estate continues as the court had a hearing rescheduled to determine if one of the contestants is an heir.

Common-Law Marriage Proof Paramount in Inheritance, Divorce and other Legal Rights | 03-04-25

Mar 30 2025 29 mins

Proof of common law marriage is often required to be entitled to marital benefits. This article/podcast describes evidence needed.

Are Mobile Homes a Stepchild in Beneficiary Designations? | 02-18-25

Mar 04 2025 27 mins

There are beneficiary designations for vehicles, real estate, bank accounts, life insurance policies, but mobile homes are often only created as personal property and there is no present law permitting beneficiary designations in such event.

Little Richard's Brother Says "Good Golly Miss Molly" After Being Removed as Executor and Losing | 02-11-25

Mar 04 2025 27 mins

The will of Little Richard gave specific instructions of how to handle the publicity rights of his estate. His brother, who was also named as an executor in addition to being a beneficiary, failed to follow the terms of the will resulting in his removal as an executor and losing a share of the publicity rights.

Court Rules That Estranged, Specifically Disinherited, Daughter Could Be Sole Beneficiary | 02-04-25

Mar 04 2025 27 mins

This case discusses why the court ruled that the daughter of the decedent, who was specifically disinherited in the decedent's will, was entitled to her entire estate. This demonstrates how important will drafting can be.

Tony Bennett's Daughters Sue their Brother Over Trust Mismanagement | 01-28-25

Mar 04 2025 28 mins

Tony Bennett's daughters have sued their brother, who is the trustee of the family trust that Tony Bennett established for trust mismanagement. They allege he used trust funds for his own personal benefit.

Success Story-Rearranging Assets for Government Care Assistance | 01-21-25

Jan 29 2025 29 mins

Medicaid assistance was retained even after the sale of the homestead (an exempt resource) which became cash by merely using rules on what is non-countable on using an exception under Medicaid transfer penalty rules.