Welcome to the June Issue of the Texas Elder Law E-Letter

The next free Estate Planning Essentials Workshop will be on June 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. until noon. Registration for the workshop can be made by calling us at (214) 720-0102 or signing up online.

Attendees often ask questions about estate planning, probate, Medicaid and Veterans benefits. We proceed to answer the questions over the course of the workshop (although there will be a presentation also).

Due to popular demand, we are enclosing this link to the pie charts on what happens to your assets when you don’t have a will.

Please note that Michael B. Cohen’s radio show on estate planning and elder law can be heard on KAAM (770 AM) on Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Prior shows (topics are categorized) can be heard as podcasts on SoundCloud and as indicated on our website www.dallaselderlawyer.com. Our podcasts can also be heard on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe to be notified of future releases.

Pictured above are Michael B. Cohen, his wife Ruth, and Margot with Dr. Adam Carter at the Alzheimer's Gala on June 1. Michael’s Walk Team, Michael’s Marchers, will participate in the Alzheimer’s Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Michael is currently serving as Chair of the Alzheimer's Association for Dallas and Northeast Texas.

Michael B. Cohen's Latest Blogs

Pope Francis' Last Will and Testament Compared to the 3 Popes Before Him

Pope Francis’s will reflected his humility, requesting a simple tomb without his papal title and giving his personal funds to charity. Unlike past popes, he left no estate instructions, highlighting a stark contrast in values and legacy.

Bill to Give Every American Baby $1,000 in Embryonic State

The proposed Invest America Act would create $1,000 “Trump accounts” for every baby born between July 4, 2026, and January 1, 2029, with funds growing tax-deferred until age 18. The bill has sparked debate over its cost and proposed cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, though both parties have shown interest in investing in future generations.

Judge Rules Human Embryos Are Not Frozen Assets – The Price of Eggs Keeps Going Up

Should frozen embryos be treated like property in a divorce? This gripping case out of Virginia tackles that very question, with a judge ruling that human embryos are not chattel goods—and cannot be divided or sold like personal items.

The Social Security Fairness Act is Fair to Some – But Not to Others

Did you or a loved one miss out on full Social Security benefits because of a teacher or public service pension? The new Social Security Fairness Act is changing that, bringing major increases for many, though not without complications.

5 Required Government Reimbursement Provisions in Addition to Probate

Avoiding probate doesn't always mean avoiding government reimbursement. If you're navigating Medicaid planning, there are five key scenarios where the state still has a right to repayment.

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