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Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss how a poorly drafted trust could lead to litigation.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss the use of a Ladybird deed instead of a trust to avoid probate when the home was the main concern about transfer of title in the event of death prior to the sale.

ATTORNEY GENERAL FLAWED ESTATE PLANNING | 03.03.20 by Michael Cohen

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss the basics of Medicaid like eligibility requirements and changes that could be happening during the year.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss a lawsuit in which a son is suing Alcor Life Extension Foundation over how his deceased father's body was treated.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss the seven different types of trusts in public benefits planning.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss Potential problems with title companies when the grantor decides to sell the property (typically the homestead)during the grantor’s lifetime.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss 5 new things we learned about Alzheimer's in 2019.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss “Knives OuT” and the discussion of “no-contest clauses, undue influence and the Slayer statute.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss The Secure Act and its changes to retirement accounts and planning.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss the problems in estate panning when a stepfamily is involved.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen talk about problems when using a joint account that most fail to consider.

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss a case where the court rejected interlineations by the deceased on his trust (which would also be a problem on a will).

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss Transfer on Death Deeds and issues to consider when making a gift (from tax issues to public benefits issues).

Listen to Michael B. Cohen discuss small estate affidavits (for those who have no will) to transfer assets without going to court.

Estate planning is not simply protecting your assets or having a Will and a power of attorney.

How to Keep More for Spouse if Ill Spouse Needs to Go Into Nursing Home or Needs Care at Home

Although Prince died without a Will more than three years ago, his Estate (which owns the rights to all of his recordings and a Caribbean villa) is far from settled. Since Prince died intestate, the court had to appoint an administrator to gather assets belonging to his Estate, pay his bills, etc

This story is an illustration of some of the many thoughts that should be considered even if one has a small estate.

Ways Atatiana Jefferson’s family feud over her funeral could have been buried.