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Do I really need a will?

August 3, 2022

Maieutics. That’s the word used to describe the Socratic method of answering a question with a question. The short answer to the above question…

Separation Doesn’t Prevent Nevada Spouses from Receiving Your Estate

June 1, 2022

In 2010 the New York Times printed an article entitled “The Un-Divorced”. The article discussed couples who have stayed separated for years…

Even Married Spouses Need a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions

April 22, 2022

Imagine a situation where your spouse suddenly becomes extremely ill, is rushed to the hospital, and becomes incapacitated. The spouse is admitted…

Avoiding Probate with a Set Aside Petition

April 6, 2022

Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after a loved one passes away (the “decedent”). The court will oversee the process…

What's the difference between a Will and a Living Will?

March 22, 2022

Although these documents sound the same, they serve completely different functions and are both important and necessary parts of your estate…

What Are Non Probate Assets?

March 9, 2022

Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after you pass away. During this legal proceeding, a court will oversee the process of…

Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to “real estate activities”

February 17, 2022

Standard of Practice 10-5 provides “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs…” The Standard of Practice…

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The Risks of Over Medicating Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease

January 6, 2022

There are numerous medicines prescribed to persons suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. While none of these are a cure, they can help slow down…

Important Changes to Power of Attorney Nevada Laws

December 10, 2021

In 2019 the Nevada Legislature enacted several bills having a significant impact regarding the laws pertaining to durable powers of attorney…

Dementia No Longer a Barrier to the Execution of DPOAs

November 12, 2021

A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) for Health Care Decisions is a crucial part of every estate plan. Recent changes in the law have made…

Personal Representatives vs Trustees

October 7, 2021

It’s easy to get confused with legal jargon and feel like the process is “over your head”. However, being able to communicate with your…

The Impact of Loneliness on Seniors

September 15, 2021

Loneliness occurs in people of all ages but maybe a particular problem in the elderly. A study conducted by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School…

7 Reasons Why its Time to Review Your Estate Plan

August 18, 2021

All too often, clients who have executed estate plans don’t recognize the importance of reviewing their documents from time to time. Unfortunately,…

Avoid Probate Surprises

July 19, 2021

I was recently contacted by someone whose mother had just passed away. Her mother lived in Las Vegas and owned two interests in real estate located…

Difference Between Will & Revocable Living Trust

June 15, 2021

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Lee Drizin: Hi everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin, and today I'd like to talk about the difference between…

Storage of Your Estate Planning Documents

June 15, 2021

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Lee Drizin: Hi everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin, and today I want to talk about where is the best…

Three things to ask if your seller dies before the close of escrow

June 8, 2021

You represent a seller and during the course of the transaction, your client passes away. Now what? The residential purchase agreement is still…

Don’t Miss Opportunities for Probate Sales

April 22, 2021

Sales of real estate during a probate are a great opportunity for real estate licensees. However, there are additional requirements the licensee…

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Separation Doesn’t Prevent Nevada Spouses from Receiving Your Estate

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Avoiding Probate with a Set Aside Petition

What's the difference between a Will and a Living Will?

What Are Non Probate Assets?

Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to “real estate activities”

The Risks of Over Medicating Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease

Important Changes to Power of Attorney Nevada Laws

Dementia No Longer a Barrier to the Execution of DPOAs

Personal Representatives vs Trustees

The Impact of Loneliness on Seniors

7 Reasons Why its Time to Review Your Estate Plan

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Difference Between Will & Revocable Living Trust

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Don’t Miss Opportunities for Probate Sales

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