Estate Planning

18 Aug THREE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PAY FOR CARE AT HOME

Posted at 23:34h in Assisted Living, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Uncategorized

Even prior to the pandemic, most prefer to stay at home as long as possible if they should need long-term care. The increase in Covid variants has caused renewed and even greater interest for alternativesto care at long-term care facilities and the desire of many to stay at home due to safety concerns....

18 Aug SON OF AUSTIN POWERS CO-STAR SHAGGED BY COURT

Posted at 23:21h in Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Lawsuits, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills

SON OF AUSTIN POWERS CO-STAR SHAGGED BY COURTA California Appellate Court has reversed the Los Angeles Superior Court decision over the meaning of the term “grandchild” costing Damian Hurley, son of famed British actress Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing (although born out of wedlock), the sum of approximately $250 Million. The...

12 Jul PRIDE AND PREJUDICE? DID CHARLEY PRIDE’S WILL TREAT HIS SECRET SON UNFAIRLY? SIX STEPS TO REDUCE RISK OF A DISGRUNTLED BENEFICIARY

Posted at 18:49h in Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Lawsuits, Transfer of Death, Trusts, Wills

It was recently reported in the Dallas Morning News that Tyler Pride (“Tyler”)”, who is the biological son of famed country-western singer Charley Pride (“Charley”), has contested the Last Will and Testament of his father. Tyler was not born of Charley’s long-time marriage to Rozene...

26 May MARILYN MONROE’S ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKE – MOST GOES TO ACTRESS SHE MAY HAVE NEVER MET

Posted at 20:20h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but actress Anna Strasberg (who some say Monroe never met or only met once) received much more than that from the legendary actress – even though that was probably not Monroe’s intention. Monroe, who died in 1962, left her...

19 Mar WILL HARRY & MEGHAN’S INTERVIEW CREATE A ROYAL MESS OF HER MAJESTY’S ESTATE PLAN – OR JUST A ROYAL PAIN?

Posted at 17:22h in Estate Planning

Harry and Meghan’s recent explosive interview by Oprah Winfrey has sent shockwaves to the Royal family. Will this result in a different estate plan for Queen Elizabeth? Although Prince Charles and Prince William were probably already likely to receive a king-sized portion of Her Majesty’s...

15 Feb SUCCESS STORY OF THE MONTH – MAKING A SILK PURSE FROM A SOW’S EAR

Posted at 09:00h in Estate Planning

When someone fails to plan for his or her estate, it means that person is letting the state determine how and to whom assets should pass upon death of that individual. It may or may not be distributed the way the deceased wanted and the...

26 Jan ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART, SURVIVING SPOUSE PROTECTIONS (EVEN IF DISINHERITED)

Posted at 05:23h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning

Do you think that if you are married that your spouse automatically is entitled to all of your assets? Do you think that if you disinherit your spouse or perhaps your children in your Will that they automatically will not be entitled to any rights to your...

03 Dec 2020: IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE (USUALLY)

Posted at 15:07h in Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Retirement, Taxes, Veterans

As year 2020 comes to an end, it is a good year to make gifts for some due to the CARES Act and potential future law changes – unless there is a possibility of applying for certain public benefits within an applicable “lookback period”. Due to...

08 Nov 12 THINGS SENIORS SHOULD DO OR DISCUSS WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF DISABILITY OR DEATH (BUT NOT ON THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS)

Posted at 09:00h in Estate Planning

Nobody wants to think (much less talk) about their death or disability or the death or disability of an immediate family member. However, communication reduces risk in achieving your desired goals if unfortunate events should occur. Assumptions often lead to errors or misunderstandings. The following...

Estate Planning

18 Aug THREE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PAY FOR CARE AT HOME

18 Aug SON OF AUSTIN POWERS CO-STAR SHAGGED BY COURT

12 Jul PRIDE AND PREJUDICE? DID CHARLEY PRIDE’S WILL TREAT HIS SECRET SON UNFAIRLY? SIX STEPS TO REDUCE RISK OF A DISGRUNTLED BENEFICIARY

26 May MARILYN MONROE’S ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKE – MOST GOES TO ACTRESS SHE MAY HAVE NEVER MET

19 Mar WILL HARRY & MEGHAN’S INTERVIEW CREATE A ROYAL MESS OF HER MAJESTY’S ESTATE PLAN – OR JUST A ROYAL PAIN?

15 Feb SUCCESS STORY OF THE MONTH – MAKING A SILK PURSE FROM A SOW’S EAR

26 Jan ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART, SURVIVING SPOUSE PROTECTIONS (EVEN IF DISINHERITED)

03 Dec 2020: IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE (USUALLY)

08 Nov 12 THINGS SENIORS SHOULD DO OR DISCUSS WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF DISABILITY OR DEATH (BUT NOT ON THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS)

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18 Aug THREE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PAY FOR CARE AT HOME

18 Aug SON OF AUSTIN POWERS CO-STAR SHAGGED BY COURT

12 Jul PRIDE AND PREJUDICE? DID CHARLEY PRIDE’S WILL TREAT HIS SECRET SON UNFAIRLY? SIX STEPS TO REDUCE RISK OF A DISGRUNTLED BENEFICIARY

26 May MARILYN MONROE’S ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKE – MOST GOES TO ACTRESS SHE MAY HAVE NEVER MET

19 Mar WILL HARRY & MEGHAN’S INTERVIEW CREATE A ROYAL MESS OF HER MAJESTY’S ESTATE PLAN – OR JUST A ROYAL PAIN?

15 Feb SUCCESS STORY OF THE MONTH – MAKING A SILK PURSE FROM A SOW’S EAR

26 Jan ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART, SURVIVING SPOUSE PROTECTIONS (EVEN IF DISINHERITED)

22 Dec WHAT IS A MILLER OR QUALIFIED INCOME TRUST?

03 Dec 2020: IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE (USUALLY)

08 Nov 12 THINGS SENIORS SHOULD DO OR DISCUSS WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE EVENT OF DISABILITY OR DEATH (BUT NOT ON THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS)