Public Benefits Protection 5 - Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer

28 May Dallas Elder Financial Safety Center Announced

Posted at 02:02h in Asset Protection, Guardianship, Long Term Care, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Probate Administration, Public Benefits Protection, Veterans

As a result of a generous grant by the WW Caruth, Jr. Foundation - Communities Foundation of Texas in an effort to protect the financial safety of Dallas County seniors, today there was an announcement of the formation of the Elder Financial Safety Center (the...

19 Aug ESTATE PLANNING FOR SAME SEX MARRIED COUPLES CHANGES DUE TO SUPREME COURT DECISION

Posted at 06:48h in Estate Planning, Lawsuits, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Medicare, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Public Benefits Protection, Social Security

Although Texas does not recognize same-sex marriages, here are a few estate planning considerations for same-sex married couples (couples who were legally married in another state) who live in Texas since the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act: Federal employees...

27 Jun LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE BECOMING LESS AFFORDABLE BUT CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HAVE IT?

Posted at 23:26h in Asset Protection, Assisted Living, End of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Public Benefits Protection

With fewer insurance companies offering long term care insurance (at least 14 fewer in the last 5 years) and premiums rising (for new and some existing policies) fewer may be able to afford long term care insurance (insurance that can help cover personal care costs...

13 Jun VETERANS PENSION PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY RULES LIKELY TO CHANGE AFTER GAO REPORT

Posted at 23:19h in Asset Protection, Assisted Living, Medicaid Application, Medicaid Planning, Michael Cohen Dallas Elder Lawyer, Nursing Home, Public Benefits Protection, Taxes, Trusts, Veterans

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report last week regarding abuse of the Veterans Pension Program which is likely to spur a major change in the eligibility rules and make it more difficult for a wartime veteran (or his or her surviving spouse) to...