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

The May Estate Planning Essentials Workshop will be on May 17, 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).

Michael B. Cohen spoke for the Texas Bar at the Advanced Elder Law Conference on April 3, 2025 in Houston, TX.

Provided in this month’s newsletter, a graphic chart on how both real and personal property passes when one does not have a will.  Click here to go directly to the chart.

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. 

Michael B. Cohen's Latest Blogs

Gene Hackman’s Estate – Will His Children Be “Unforgiven”?

Oscar winning movie star, Gene Hackman, died on February 18, 2025, about a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Hackman had 3 children, Christopher Allen, Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne, born of his first marriage, but he has stated publicly in the past that his relationship was strained. Whether they are a beneficiary and what percentage they would be entitled has yet to be determined and may depend on several factors.

How To Stop Unsafe Seniors From Driving

It is often difficult to determine when it is unsafe for someone to drive. This is particularly troublesome for many seniors who fear loss of independence when their driving privileges are lost. This may result in loneliness in addition to no longer being able to easily obtain services, social events, etc. that one becomes accustomed.

Celebrity Estate Planning Court Decision Updates From “Game Of Thrones” To “Grace For Graceland”

Discover the real-life legal dramas behind some of the most famous names in entertainment. From Rupert Murdoch's trust battles to the attempted foreclosure of Elvis Presley's Graceland, this blog delves into high-profile estate disputes and the critical lessons they offer.

Is A Houseboat A Home? Laws Adrift – Will Protection Sink?

Laws vary on whether a houseboat is a home, if it is protected from creditors or if there can even be any tax benefits. Medicaid, bankruptcy and the Internal Revenue Code all address treatment of houseboats.

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