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Power of Attorney

07 Sep

Posted at 15:31h in Disability Benefits, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Inheritance, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Taxes

The Oscar-nominated film “The Blind Side” will never be seen in the same light after the recent petition by Michael Oher to terminate the rights of Sean and Leigh Anne Touhy to act as the conservator for the 37-year-old former football star who played in...

01 Aug

Posted at 13:52h in Asset Protection, Beneficiary, Disability Benefits, Divorce, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Lady Bird Deed, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Mortgage, Notarizations, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Public Benefits Protection, Special Needs, Special Needs Trust, Success Story of the Month, Taxes, Transfer of Death

Is your head ready to explode with the myriad of legal issues that can spring from your estate planning problems? The case below illustrates the problems and solutions to eliminating the pain and meet the goals of a client. FACTS: 54-year-old disabled, divorced man (“Recipient”) needs...

28 Jul

Posted at 13:46h in Beneficiary, Business, Estate Planning, Home Equity, Inheritance, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Transfer of Death

Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. Kouri Richins (“Kouri”) has been held without bail on charges of criminal homicide, aggravated murder and three counts of possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) in connection with the murder of her husband, Eric. Based on autopsy and toxicology...

06 Jul

Posted at 10:05h in Beneficiary, Business, Estate Planning, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Trusts

It is common to create various trusts in estate planning. Some trusts are created pursuant to the terms of a will (called a testamentary trust), and some trusts are created by a separate document. There can even be trusts within a trust. The one responsible...

05 Jul

Posted at 09:59h in Beneficiary, Disability Benefits, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Retirement, Trusts

Many think if they have a statutory durable financial power of attorney in Texas that the agent can do anything he or she desires since the document gives broad powers. However, there are some additional powers beyond those listed in the statutory form that create...

03 Jul

Posted at 09:47h in Beneficiary, Business, Disability Benefits, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Mortgage, Notarizations, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Retirement, Transfer of Death, Trusts

Texas estate planning attorneys often disagree about what is the best option in estate planning. Sometimes it is best to have a will to transfer your assets and pay your debts after death. Sometimes it is best to have an irrevocable trust for numerous reasons....

31 May

Posted at 11:06h in Estate Planning, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Mortgage, Notarizations, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Public Benefits Protection, Social Security, Wills

Scams seem to be increasing daily. Deed fraud (attempted transfer of property without the knowledge and consent of the true owner) could be on the rise. Criminals sometime forge deeds, have the deed notarized and record it with the county clerk where the property is...

29 May

Posted at 11:15h in Dementia, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Quality of Life, Wills

If you have an illness that is likely to limit your life due to the illness being serious and chronic (such as heart failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s Disease), would you like to improve your quality of life by having: (1)...

08 Mar

Posted at 11:12h in Asset Protection, Disability Benefits, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Power of Attorney, Probate Administration, Public Benefits Protection, Special Needs, Special Needs Trust, Taxes, Trusts, Wills

Most people think of a will when it comes to estate planning, but there are many other documents to consider in basic estate planning depending on your individual situation. This list of documents (exclusive of a will) includes, but is not limited to, the following: Financial...

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