Dallas Elder Law Attorney Michael Cohen

Consumers 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.

A 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.

If 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.

The 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.

Planning for disability and death often is different when public benefits are involved or potentially involved.

Michael describes common mistakes when making a will and what makes a will valid.