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

Our next free Estate Planning Essentials Workshop will be on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. until noon at the conference center at 12201 Merit Drive in Dallas.  If you would like to attend, call 214-720-0102 or sign 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).

Our free virtual long-term care Medicaid Workshop will be on September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.  If you would like to attend, call 214-720-0102 or sign up online.

The Dallas Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A special “thank-you” to the Percy Fund and Don Crawford for their generous contribution to Michael’s Marchers to start this year’s campaign off right.  We continue to march forward (one step at a time) toward a world without Alzheimer’s. If you would like to join Michael’s Marchers (whether walking or contributing or both) in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, click here.  An article below is about FDA’s approval of a blood test for early detection of Alzheimer’s for individuals 55 or older.

Our newest articles and podcasts are now available on YouTube or on our website.  Let us know if you like it.  We also have a new audio visual podcast that has a pie chart on what happens to your real estate and personal property if you die without a will (you might be surprised).  Click here to listen and see it. 

Michael B. Cohen's Latest Blogs

FDA Approves Blood Test To Diagnose Alzheimer’s

A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s diagnosis is here: the FDA has just approved a blood test that could transform early detection and care planning. Discover how this new tool can empower families with timely legal and healthcare decisions.

Did The Prince Of Darkness (Ozzy Osbourne) Have Enlightened Estate Planning?

Was Ozzy Osbourne’s estate planning more “endless tour” than end-of-life tour? The Prince of Darkness might surprise you with some smart, rock-star–level planning moves.

Will You Lose Health Care Coverage Due To Prior Authorization Requirement For Traditional Medicare Coming To Texas In 2026

A new prior authorization requirement could impact how you access health care under traditional Medicare. Find out what this means and how to prepare.

Did O.J. Simpson And His Son Conspire To Defraud O.J.’s Creditors?

What really happened between O.J. Simpson and his son when it came to protecting assets from creditors? This case reveals how estate planning strategies can raise red flags and trigger legal consequences.

New Medicaid Transfer Penalty Divisor Announced

Texas has raised the penalty divisor for uncompensated transfers starting September 1, 2025, meaning gift-making strategies can now result in longer private-pay periods. Learn how this update could affect your long-term care eligibility and smart planning options.

Dying Without a Will

If you die without a will in Texas, the state decides who inherits your property and it might not be who you think. In this episode, Michael Cohen explains how Texas law handles separate and community property, and why those assumptions can create costly legal issues. Learn how proper planning can help you avoid probate nightmares and protect your loved ones.

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