Michael B Cohen & Associates - Dallas, TX
Michael B. Cohen and Associates in Dallas, Texas provides over four decades of focused legal counsel in elder law, asset protection, long-term care Medicaid planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration for North Texas families.
Four Decades of Elder Law and Estate Planning Leadership in Dallas
Planning for long-term care and preserving family wealth requires seasoned guidance from an experienced legal advocate. Michael B. Cohen and Associates, located on Merit Drive in North Dallas, Texas, has served seniors and their families for more than forty years. Founded by attorney Michael B. Cohen, a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University School of Law, the practice concentrates on resolving complex elder law and estate issues. Whether you need to find an attorney to protect family assets from nursing home costs or urgently need a lawyer to navigate Medicaid eligibility rules, Michael B. Cohen offers compassionate, authoritative counsel designed to provide lasting peace of mind.
As a past president of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and former chair of the Dallas Bar Association Probate, Trusts and Estates Section, Michael B. Cohen is recognized across the state for his deep understanding of public benefits and Texas probate statutes.
Comprehensive Elder Law and Estate Planning Services
Navigating state benefit regulations demands proactive planning. The firm guides Dallas families through every stage of asset protection and estate administration:
- Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning: Structuring assets legally to qualify for Texas Medicaid while avoiding Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) claims against the family homestead.
- Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts): Creating compliant trusts so seniors whose income exceeds state caps can still secure essential benefits with knowledgeable trusts lawyers.
- Comprehensive Wills and Living Trusts: Drafting enforceable testamentary documents, revocable living trusts, and special needs trusts alongside skilled wills lawyers and estate planning lawyers.
- Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Preparing statutory durable financial powers of attorney, medical directives, and living wills through trusted power of attorney lawyers.
- Lady Bird Deeds: Implementing deed transfers that convey real estate to beneficiaries without going through probate or jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility.
- Texas Probate Administration: Guiding executors through probate court proceedings, letters testamentary, and asset distribution alongside experienced probate lawyers.
Why Dallas Families Choose Michael B. Cohen
When you decide to hire a lawyer to safeguard your elder care and legacy, Michael B. Cohen and Associates provides vital advantages:
- Over 40 Years of Exclusive Focus: Focusing on elder law and estate matters since 1980, mastering every shift in Texas regulations.
- VA Accredited Attorney: Guiding eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses in obtaining VA Aid and Attendance pension benefits.
- Recognized Client Satisfaction: Honored with a Five Star ranking in client satisfaction for long-term care wealth management in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Educational Workshops: Regularly hosting educational seminars and estate planning workshops to empower families with accurate knowledge.
Contact Michael B. Cohen and Associates Today
Delaying long-term care planning can result in the rapid loss of life savings. Take control of your family future today. Contact Michael B. Cohen and Associates in Dallas at +1 214-720-0102 to schedule a consultation and protect the assets you worked a lifetime to build.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the dynamic Park Central submarket of North Dallas, situated within the infill triangle bordered by Central Expressway (US-75) and LBJ Freeway (I-635).
Building Location
This is an 11-story Class A commercial office building known as Two Forest Plaza. It is located near Anderson Bonner Park and features professional on-site operations.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to open surface parking spaces as well as structured parking in the connected six-story parking garage, which offers a robust parking ratio of 3.5 per 1,000 square feet.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 241 (North/South); nearest stop is at Merit @ Park Central.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building's main front entrance into the newly renovated ground-floor lobby. Take the passenger elevator up to the 2nd floor, and proceed down the corridor to find Suite 230.