This year the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is live (not virtual) on November 6, 2021. Please join our walk team, Michael’s Marchers (whether or not you contribute) to help end Alzheimer’s or creating awareness by clicking here.

Our office is now open. We are giving options to meet in person or virtually (phone calls, audio/video meetings, etc.) as we continue to follow CDC guidelines. Our next free virtual “Estate Planning Essentials” workshop will be on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (214) 720-0102 to register or sign up online at www.dallaselderlawyer.com.

Although many are aware of advance directives, there is often confusion as to the difference in various estate planning documents used either at the end of life or in connection with medical decisions. The following blog discusses a brief description of this variety of documents and usage.

Many think by signing a general durable power of attorney that the agent could do anything that the principal could do. However, the authority of the agent is limited to the extent as permitted by law and the document itself – even if your spouse is your agent.

Effective September 1, 2021, the “transfer of assets divisor” in Texas for long-term care Medicaid has increased from $213.71 to $237.93 (which represents the average daily cost of long-term care in Texas). The increased figure applies to Medicaid applications in Texas submitted on or after September 1, 2021.