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What happens when someone dies without a will? Dallas estate planning attorney Michael B. Cohen discusses probate, missing estate assets, guardianship, and protecting a minor child's inheritance through proper estate planning. Read the full article: https://dallaselderlawyer.com/hayden-panettiere-estate-missing-jewelry-guardianship/

Who was eligible for the reported $90 Medicare rebate in October 2026? Dallas elder law attorney Michael B. Cohen discusses Medicare Part B eligibility requirements, payment distribution, and why certain Medicare beneficiaries were excluded. Read the full article: https://dallaselderlawyer.com/medicare-part-b-90-rebate-october-2026/

What are the 2027 Medicaid income limits in Texas? Dallas elder law attorney Michael B. Cohen explains the projected income cap, how Miller Trusts work, and how a Qualified Income Trust may help individuals qualify for long-term care Medicaid. Read the full article: https://dallaselderlawyer.com/2027-medicaid-income-cap-qualified-income-trust-texas/

How much can a spouse keep when their partner enters a nursing home? Dallas elder law attorney Michael B. Cohen explains the projected 2027 Medicaid asset limits, spousal resource allowances, and strategies that may help protect savings while qualifying for long-term care Medicaid. Read the full article: https://dallaselderlawyer.com/2027-medicaid-spousal-resource-limits-texas/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Accounts are a new savings vehicle designed to help children build wealth, but they also introduce important estate planning, gift tax, and public benefits considerations. This article explains how the new rules work, when gift tax reporting may be required, and what families should know before contributing.