Dallas Elder Law Attorney

Michael Cohen discusses conditions that can be imposed for a beneficiary to receive an inheritance.

Michael Cohen speaks on how there are numerous estate planning documents needed in the event of dementia. Various strategies for public benefits are also discussed.

Michael Cohen speaks on Texas law on executor’s fees plus various options on amount of payment.

Michael Cohen the differences of the Ladybird Deed and Transfer on Death Deed and which one is better for your situation.

Michael Cohen discuses an actual case that illustrates the devastating consequences for a family whose parent had no power of attorney.

Michael Cohen speaks on unforeseen situations illustrating the necessity of a will.

Michael Cohen speaks on questions to ask your partner before giving them estate in your home.

Michael Cohen elder lawyer speaks on 3 ways to help pay for home care costs.

Michael Cohen speaks about various problems in connection with estate planning – famed singer James Brown’s estate was recently settled after 15 years of litigation between heirs, the "spouse" and whether there was bigamy and the termination rights to James Brown’s songs under federal copyright laws, the decision that actress Elizabeth Hurley’s son was not entitled to trust funds even though the trust said "grandchildren" and he is a grandchild (he just was born out of wedlock and didn’t live with his father) and basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s mother-in-law suing for $1.5 million and financial elder abuse based on a supposed verbal statement of the deceased that when he sold a home that he owned that she would get the proceeds for helping raising his children. She also wanted overtime pay.

Michael Cohen speaks on how sometimes provisions in wills and trusts are voided as being against public policy or being unconstitutional.

Michael Cohen speaks on Undue Influence, what it means and how to deal with it in a legal setting.

Estate Planning Issues for Unmarried Couples

Michael Cohen speaks on the importance of 529's and why they are used in Estate Planning.

Michael Cohen speaks on if Charley Pride treated his secret son unfairly and how to reduce the risk of a disgruntled beneficiary.

Michael speaks on tips for disinheriting an estranged child.

Michael speaks on requirements for a holographic (handwritten) Will to be valid.

Michael speaks on how the purchase of a cheap online power of attorney form costs family thousands of dollars.

Michael speaks on how to prevent loss of medicaid eligibility when selling homestead.

Michael cohen speaks on Marilyn Monroe's estate planning mistake and Charles Manson's grandson not required to take DNA test in helter skelter probate battle.

Michael Cohen speaks on IRS publication requiring RMDs on inherited IRAs and digital vaults.