Dallas Elder Law Attorney

Hosted by Michael Cohen

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 16, 20269 min

How much of countable resources the community spouse can keep based on the projected new figures for 2027

When one spouse needs long-term care Medicaid, how much can the spouse staying at home keep? In this episode, Dallas elder law attorney Michael B. Cohen discusses the projected 2027 Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) and what it could mean for married couples planning for long-term care. Learn how countable resources are treated under Medicaid rules and why understanding these limits is an important part of protecting your family's financial future.

October 16, 20266 min

The projected 2027 income for long term care Medicaid applicants (and the use of a qualified income trust)

Could your income be too high to qualify for long-term care Medicaid in 2027? In this episode, Dallas elder law attorney Michael B. Cohen discusses the projected 2027 income limits for long-term care Medicaid applicants and how a Qualified Income Trust (QIT), also known as a Miller Trust, may help individuals who exceed the income limit qualify for benefits. Learn why income limits matter, how Qualified Income Trusts work, and what families should consider when planning for long-term care expenses.

October 14, 20268 min

Success story of the month-The wait and see approach

Sometimes the smartest estate planning decision is knowing when to wait. In this audio blog, we share a case involving Medicaid eligibility, retirement accounts, and long-term care expenses. Listen to learn how careful timing and strategic planning can help families navigate difficult financial decisions while protecting their assets.

October 14, 20266 min

Ditkas estate planning did not fumble

A winning game plan matters both on and off the field! In this audio blog, we explore Mike Ditka’s reported estate planning arrangements and how living trusts can help protect assets, maintain privacy, and simplify the transfer of wealth. Listen to learn why a solid estate plan can make all the difference for your family's future.

October 14, 20265 min

Did Dolly Parton's nephew work 9 to 5 to threaten her estate?

Can even the best estate planning prevent family disputes? In this audio blog, we discuss the reported legal conflict involving Dolly Parton’s nephew and the challenges that can arise when managing a high-value estate. Listen to learn how trusts can help protect assets, maintain privacy, and preserve a family's legacy.

October 14, 20267 min

Black Panther movie star's brothers fighting widow over estate control

Six years after Chadwick Boseman’s death, his estate is still facing legal disputes. In this audio blog, we explore the ongoing conflict between his brothers and widow and how dying without a will can complicate estate administration. Listen to learn why having a proper estate plan is essential for protecting your loved ones and avoiding costly family disputes.

September 1, 202610 min

Judge to Michael Jackson’s “Second Family”: There Will Be No Court “Thriller”

The Cascio family once defended Michael Jackson publicly. Years later, after a multi-million dollar settlement ran its course, they tried to take new abuse allegations to open court. This episode covers the arbitration ruling that kept their case out of public view, why a 2021 federal law meant to void old settlement agreements didn't apply here, and what the timing of a settlement can mean for how enforceable it stays years later.

September 1, 202611 min

Jeanie Buss Claims Technical Foul Over Siblings’ Sale of Interest in Lakers

Jeanie Buss's five siblings just voted to sell the family's stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, a deal that could cost her control of the team she has run for over a decade. In this episode, we break down the 2017 court order that was supposed to guarantee her authority, why that order may now conflict with the trust's own language, and what happens when a court order and a trust document point in two different directions.

September 1, 202611 min

If Cte Cannot Be Diagnosed Until After Death, When Could Muhammed Ali, Bobby Hull, John Niland or Junior Seau No Longer Sign a Will?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be confirmed after death, but questions about whether someone had the mental capacity to sign a will have to be answered while they're still alive. With CTE showing up in a large share of former NFL players, this episode walks through the four legal elements of testamentary capacity in Texas, how memory loss and impulsive behavior can raise red flags during the signing of a will, and what families and attorneys should document at signing to protect it from a later challenge.

September 1, 20269 min

Court Kills Rob Reiner’s Son’s Request for Legal Defense Fees From Trust

Nick Reiner asked a court to release $1.5 million from the trust his parents set up for him, money he wanted to use to pay for his own criminal defense after being indicted for their murders. The court said no. In this episode, Dallas estate planning attorney Michael B. Cohen breaks down how California's Slayer Statute works, why it can freeze a beneficiary out of a trust long before any criminal conviction, and what Texas families should know if a similar situation ever touches their own estate plan.

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