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Welcome to the June issue of the Texas Elder Law E-letter  


Our next "Estate Planning Essentials" workshop is scheduled for tomorrow, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. We are having a "bonus workshop" given by Gary Bolton on "VA Aid and Attendance" on July 14 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  We are also having a "bonus workshop" given by Len Martinez on "The ABCs of Medicare" on August 2 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. In addition we are having a rare Saturday workshop on "Estate Planning Essentials" on July 23 from 10:00-12:00 noon. To sign up for any of these workshops, you may call us at (214) 720-0102 or sign up online at www.dallaselderlawyer.com or, click here to register online.

Michael B. Cohen and Michelle Finamore will be conducting a Continuing Education luncheon event for employees of Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Plano on "Elder Law Planning" on Tuesday, July 19.

Social Security expert Tom Clark will speak on how to get the most out of Social Security. This is designed for those approaching retirement or the age when Social Security is to be elected. To register for this you can call Jennifer at (214) 720-0102 or click here to register online. This presentation is hosted by Ricker Retirement Specialists.

Also don't forget Michael B. Cohen can be heard on his radio show "Know Your Legal Rights" which is every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on KAAM 770 AM. Podcasts of the shows are available on our website. If you want a question to be addressed on a future show, please mention the same on our website, and we'll discuss the relevant topics.

Also, if you wish to be a part of our walk team, "Michael's Marchers" (whether you walk or not), for the benefit of the Alzheimer's Association, you may also sign up for that on our website at www.dallaselderlawyer.com. The 2016 Alzheimer's Walk is scheduled for    October 1.

Michael B. Cohen & Associates, Ricker Retirement Specialists, Tom Clark, are not affiliated, and the companies have not requested nor authorized any association with Michael B. Cohen & Associates.

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