Dallas Elder Law Attorney
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Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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NFT's & What You Need To Know In Connection With Estate Planning | 5 - 17 - 22
09/06/2022 Duración: 28minAs planning with Cryptocurrency continues to grow, NFT (non-fungible tokens) will follow. A description of the use of NFT and the unique issues in estate planning that it brings are discussed.
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Filial Responsibility & How It May Apply To You | 5 - 14 - 22
09/06/2022 Duración: 27minChildren are sometimes responsible for the bills (such as care costs) of their parent depending on state law. The origins of filial responsibility and its erosion are discussed.
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Court Rules Prior Occupancy Of Home Is Not Required For Medicaid | 5-7-22
09/06/2022 Duración: 26minThe Court explains why the Texas Medicaid agency (which governs for determination if an applicant is eligible for governmental assistance to pay for nursing home costs) wrongfully required prior occupancy as a condition for eligibility. The ruling potentially gives an easier way to have the government help pay for nursing home care.
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Estate Planning Lessons Learned From 3 Recent Texas Court Decisions | 4 - 30 - 22
03/05/2022 Duración: 28min3 Cases - (1) You generally can't accept benefits under a will and then attempt to nullify it. (2) Your will should not use language that lacks clarity (don't use words like "desire, hope, or may") and (3) There is no statute of limitations to determine your heirs.
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An Estate And Medicaid Planning Success Story | 4 - 23 - 22
03/05/2022 Duración: 25minAn actual case where the client achieved shifting the cost of care to the government for 9 years, guardianship issues, tax issues, estate planning and asset preservation for the client and client's family.
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Exceptions To Getting Lender's Approval To Transfer Of Your Home | 4 - 16 - 22
03/05/2022 Duración: 29minAlthough you typically have to get the consent of your lender in making a transfer of your home, there are exceptions pursuant to federal law.
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'Til Death Do Us Part, Then My Marriage Can Be Voided | 4 - 9-22
18/04/2022 Duración: 27minUnder Texas law, there are rules when a marriage can be voided after one spouse dies. This podcast describes a Texas case where a marriage was voided after the husband died to cut off all spousal rights the wife would have otherwise been entitled.
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Secure Act 2.0 - Proposed New Rules In Retirement Account Planning | 4 - 2-22
18/04/2022 Duración: 29minDiscussion of the proposed new laws regarding retirement accounts that will likely change this year.
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Governmental Assistance In Paying For Long - Term Care & Estate Planning W/ Crypto | 3 - 26 - 22
18/04/2022 Duración: 29minThe first half of the podcast explains the rules for the government to help pay for long term care (either at a nursing home or at home) and planning options. The second half of the podcast concerns estate planning with cryptocurrency.
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9 Different Types Of Wills | 3 - 19 - 22
21/03/2022 Duración: 27minThis discusses the many types of wills in Texas and how the types of wills differ.
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What Do Jerry Jones, Charlie Pride And Charles Manson Have In Common? | 3 - 12 - 22
21/03/2022 Duración: 26minParentage is often the basis of lawsuits. This podcast goes over some of the issues in a will contest case where the will contestants attempted to establish that they were children of the deceased to hopefully be a beneficiary.
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5 IRA Planning Options | 3 - 5-22
21/03/2022 Duración: 29minProtection of your beneficiaries while considering income taxation and tax-deferred growth are discussed.
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Common Tax Issues In Estate Planning | 2 - 26 - 22
21/03/2022 Duración: 29minMany misunderstand basic tax issues on gift taxes, estate taxes and income tax in estate planning. This podcast attempts to simplify these issues.
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Circumstances To Leave Assets In A Trust For Your Beneficiary | 2 - 19 - 22
21/03/2022 Duración: 28minEstate planning is not just about passing your assets to your beneficiaries. It includes protection from a myriad of concerns that could range from your spouse remarrying to protecting your children (and grandchildren) from disability, marital issues, creditor issues. etc. This podcast goes over some of those issues and how can your protect your loved ones the way you want.
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Different Types Of Trusts Used In Public Benefits Planning | 2 - 12 - 22
17/02/2022 Duración: 28minThere are at least 6 types of trusts used in connection to planning for or retaining public benefits.
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When An Executor Is Not Qualified To Serve As An Executor | 2 - 5-22
17/02/2022 Duración: 28min7 different situations when a named executor cannot serve as an executor.
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Different Ways A Bank Account Passes At Death | 1 - 29 - 22
17/02/2022 Duración: 29minSignature cards control as therefore seven different types of accounts which determine how funds are distributed at death.
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Mistakes Executors Make | 1 - 22 - 22
17/02/2022 Duración: 28minSome of the 20 or more mistakes executors sometimes make.
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Things Should Not Have in Your Will | 1-15-22
17/02/2022 Duración: 29minSome assets pass outside of a Will. This show goes into description of some assets that generally pass outside of probate.
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Wills & Trusts Being Recognized In Other Countries | 1 - 1 - 22
17/01/2022 Duración: 29minWhether you have real estate in another country or you live in a foreign country, sometimes your Will or Trust created in the U.S may be valid and sometimes it will not.