Dallas Elder Law Attorney

Michael Cohen
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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.

  1. What Would Happen if you Inherited Items Stolen from the Louvre?

    OCT 29

    What Would Happen if you Inherited Items Stolen from the Louvre?

    Possession isn't always nine-tenths of the law. A beneficiary or an heir has a responsibility to report to law enforcement if there is suspicion an asset inherited was stolen.

    8 min
  2. Pete Rose's Estate Planning Strikes Out

    OCT 29

    Pete Rose's Estate Planning Strikes Out

    Pete Rose died without a will. As a result, his children are at odds on who should be in charge of the 1 estate and whether a licensing agreement should be part of his estate, which would subsequently omit three of his five children as a beneficiary.

    13 min
  3. John Amos' Daughter Sues Brother

    OCT 29

    John Amos' Daughter Sues Brother

    John Amos' daughter has sued her brother stating that their dad lacked mental capacity and was unduly influenced when he signed his will. She also sued for elder abuse and the acceleration of Amos' death for the healthcare given by her brother and Amos' caregiver.

    14 min
  4. Celebrity Update - Murdoch's Flawed Succession Plan Cost Billions

    OCT 29

    Celebrity Update - Murdoch's Flawed Succession Plan Cost Billions

    Rupert Murdoch paid billions of dollars to three of his children to settle a lawsuit whereby he tried to change the terms of his irrevocable trust so that only one son would be in charge instead of four owning and controlling an equal share.

    11 min
  5. New Medicaid Transfer Penalty Divisor Announced

    SEP 26

    New Medicaid Transfer Penalty Divisor Announced

    Texas has raised the penalty divisor for uncompensated transfers starting September 1, 2025, meaning gift-making strategies can now result in longer private-pay periods. Learn how this update could affect your long-term care eligibility and smart planning options.

    8 min
  6. 10 Reasons Why Wills and Trusts are Often Better than Beneficiary Designations

    SEP 26

    10 Reasons Why Wills and Trusts are Often Better than Beneficiary Designations

    Although beneficiary designations avoid probate, it is often best to have your assets pass by will or trust since protection is often needed for your beneficiaries ranging from disability to tax planning.

    14 min
  7. Clothes Don't Make the Man

    SEP 26

    Clothes Don't Make the Man

    Disinherited Barney's New York heir seeks vengeance against his siblings by using New York's whistleblower law claiming that they moved his mother to Florida to evade payment of New York income and estate taxes.

    12 min
  8. Priscilla Presley Sued for Pulling the Plug

    SEP 26

    Priscilla Presley Sued for Pulling the Plug

    One of the allegations in a $50 million lawsuit by former business partners of Priscilla Presley is that she withheld life support on her daughter, Lisa Marie, so that Lisa Marie could not remove Priscilla as trustee over a Trust that owns Graceland.

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    Michael Cohen
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    318
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Dallas Elder Law Attorney

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