Michael Cohen & Associates

Michael Cohen & Associates Elder Care Attorney and Counselor At Law

We concentrate in elder law with a particular emphasis on obtaining and/or retaining public benefits (especially Medicaid) for the elderly and disabled. We also plan for the possibility that clients become disabled or incapacitated or need home, assisted living or nursing home care. We provide the following legal needs of the elderly and disabled, including, without limitation: wills, trusts, powe

rs of attorney, estate planning and long-term care Medicaid and Veterans benefits planning in connection with the protection of resources and income. Counties served: Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Tarrant, Rockwall, Navarro, Hunt, Hill, Hopkins, Johnson, Grayson, Parker and Van Zandt

Cities served: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Mesquite, Garland, Irving, Carrollton, Desoto, Duncanville, Rockwall, Coppell, Arlington, Bedford, Hurst, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Terrell, Corsicana, Richardson, McKinney, Allen, Seagoville, Midlothian, Grand Prairie, Ennis, Keller, Wills Point, Euless, Waxahachie, Red Oak, Cedar Hill, Hillsboro, Greenville, Sulphur Springs and Cleburne

Please view our website for more information
http://www.dallaselderlawyer.com

She forged his power of attorney. She drained his accounts. She tried to change his life insurance. She was convicted of...
06/17/2026

She forged his power of attorney. She drained his accounts. She tried to change his life insurance. She was convicted of murder.

And her estate battle is still not over.

The Kouri Richins case is one of the most jaw-dropping examples of what happens when the wrong person has access to your legal documents. This is not just true crime. It is a warning about who you name in your estate plan and why it matters more than most people realize.

Read the full legal breakdown:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/kouri-richins-murder-slayer-statute-estate-planning/

Legal matters around aging and estate planning can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal.The right attorney ...
06/15/2026

Legal matters around aging and estate planning can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply personal.

The right attorney does not just give you documents. They give you clarity, patience, and the confidence that your family is genuinely protected.

That is the standard we hold ourselves to every single day.

If you have been putting off getting your plan in order, there is no better time than right now. Schedule your consultation today:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/contact-us/

Researchers followed thousands of Americans between 60 and 79 years old and identified exactly what reduces your risk of...
06/11/2026

Researchers followed thousands of Americans between 60 and 79 years old and identified exactly what reduces your risk of dementia. The results are not what most people expect.

Here is what matters: once cognitive decline sets in, you can no longer legally sign a will, trust, or power of attorney. The window to protect your family closes fast and most people miss it entirely.

Your brain health and your estate plan are more connected than you think. Read the full breakdown now:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/lifestyle-interventions-reduce-dementia-risk-us-pointer-study/

3 days left to register and a few seats are still open.Every year, Dallas families discover too late that their estate p...
06/10/2026

3 days left to register and a few seats are still open.

Every year, Dallas families discover too late that their estate plan had gaps they never knew existed. A missing document. An outdated beneficiary. A trust that was never properly funded. By the time they find out, the damage is already done.

You have the chance to get ahead of it this Saturday.

Attorney Michael B. Cohen will show you exactly what changes in the law affect your family, what your current plan may be missing, and what to do about it immediately.

Two hours. Zero cost. Real answers from a real attorney.

Saturday, June 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM at 12201 Merit Dr., Suite 205, Dallas, TX 75251.

Register now before the last seats are taken:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/workshop/

She poisoned her husband with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. Then she wrote a children's book about grief using...
06/09/2026

She poisoned her husband with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. Then she wrote a children's book about grief using his likeness.

Now she is convicted of murder. The question the courts are still answering: can she profit from it?

This episode breaks down the Slayer Statute, what happens to an estate when a spouse is convicted of murder, and how the documents your loved ones sign right now determine who gets everything when they are gone.

This one is not just true crime. It is a legal lesson every family needs to hear. Listen now:
https://soundcloud.com/user-491608948/murder-she-wrote-update-will?si=40a979bc1ec24cf492b679e739a7f11e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

A dying man tried to leave his life insurance to his ex-wife. The form came back rejected. He passed away before he coul...
06/04/2026

A dying man tried to leave his life insurance to his ex-wife. The form came back rejected. He passed away before he could fix it. His ex-wife finished the form the day after he died.

Six years of legal battles later, a court still had to decide who gets the money.

When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations? One unchecked box could cost your family everything.

Listen now:
https://soundcloud.com/user-491608948/deathbed-incomplete?si=bf141ac9acc747bea674b6636812ecee&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

She was one of the most famous women in the world. She had money, fame, and a legal battle that made global headlines. A...
06/03/2026

She was one of the most famous women in the world. She had money, fame, and a legal battle that made global headlines. And she still died without a proper estate plan.

Now her daughter is living with the consequences of those decisions every single day.

What happened to Anna Nicole Smith's estate is not just a celebrity story. It is a warning about what happens when you put off the plan that protects the people you love most.

Read the full story and find out what you can do differently:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/anna-nicole-smith-estate-planning-mistakes-daughter-dannielynn/

Most people assume their estate plan is fine. Most people are wrong.Laws affecting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney...
06/02/2026

Most people assume their estate plan is fine. Most people are wrong.

Laws affecting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are changing right now. If your documents have not been reviewed recently, your family could be left in a very difficult position when it matters most.

Attorney Michael B. Cohen is hosting a FREE 2-hour workshop where he will walk you through exactly what is changing, what is at risk, and what your family needs to be protected.

No sales pitch. No products. Just real answers.

Saturday, June 13th | 10 AM to 12 PM | Dallas, TX

Seats are going fast. Register RIGHT NOW before yours is gone:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/workshop/

A proud dad moment we had to share!Our very own Michael B. Cohen celebrated a huge milestone this week as his daughter c...
06/01/2026

A proud dad moment we had to share!

Our very own Michael B. Cohen celebrated a huge milestone this week as his daughter crossed the college graduation stage. Years of hard work, dedication, and late nights paid off in the best possible way.

From everyone at our firm, congratulations to all of the graduates who worked so hard to get here. We are so proud of you!

Most people think inheriting property is always a good thing. What if accepting it actually puts everything else you own...
05/28/2026

Most people think inheriting property is always a good thing. What if accepting it actually puts everything else you own at risk?

If someone leaves you property through a Ladybird Deed and you have outstanding debts, creditor judgments, or Medicaid implications, saying yes to that inheritance could be the most expensive mistake you ever make.

Disclaiming an inheritance is a real legal option and in the right situation, it can save your family from a financial disaster.

Before you accept anything, read this first:
https://dallaselderlawyer.com/disclaim-ladybird-deed-texas-creditor-protection/

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