Do it yourself (DIY) Last Will and Testament

Do it yourself (DIY) Last Will and Testament

October 6, 2014
It's easy to see why some people would rather learn to do things for themselves than pay someone else - even professionals. One area that has…
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Crimes Against Seniors

Crimes Against Seniors (National Crime Prevention Council)

October 2, 2014
According to the Consumer Law Center, Inc. (CLC), Americans lose an estimated $40 billion each year to the fraudulent sale of goods and services…
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SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES WHILE SAVING MILLIONS FOR NEVADA

SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES WHILE SAVING MILLIONS FOR NEVADA

September 5, 2014
Nevada Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin recently reviewed a study on Independent Living Grants for Nevada Seniors. Independent Living Grants…
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Philip Seymour Hoffman and Sting - Five Myths About Trusts

Philip Seymour Hoffman and Sting - Five Myths About Trusts

August 5, 2014
FORBES:  Investing 7/28/2014 @ 10:23AM 3,344 views He may have been a brilliant actor, but Philip Seymour Hoffman had much to learn when it…
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The Cost of NOT using an Attorney

The Cost of NOT using an Attorney

July 29, 2014
Ann Aldrich used a free online legal form to complete a will in 2004. She left specific gifts to her brother which consisted of nearly all her…
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The ‘Grandpa Scam’ That’s Costing Seniors a Bundle

The ‘Grandpa Scam’ That’s Costing Seniors a Bundle

July 22, 2014
Maureen Mackey Friday, 18 Jul 2014 | 10:07 AM ET   Financial fraud against older Americans is growing rapidly – with some scams so…
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DID YOU KNOW?

July 9, 2014
That despite how difficult it may be to tell a parent it is time for them not to drive anymore, the liability exposure warrants a serious discussion…
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Elder Abuse in Southern Nevada Underreported

Elder Abuse in Southern Nevada Underreported

May 30, 2014
The Las Vegas Review Journal Reports: Posted  April 27, 2014 - 11:41pm  Updated  April 28, 2014 - 7:24am   Elder Abuse Underreported,…
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Where is Casey Kasem?

Where is Casey Kasem?

May 14, 2014
KLAS-TV Las Vegas Updated: May 12, 2014 2:57 PM PDT 8 News Now:  --- In a court filing last week, Casey Kasem's attorneys wrote that the entertainer…
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Elder Abuse Underreported and on the Rise in Nevada

April 28, 2014
http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/elder-abuse-underreported-rise-nevada.  Drizin Law is providing this information for educational…
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Do I really need to have an Estate Plan?

April 23, 2014
The answer is YES. No matter what your net worth, everyone should have an Estate Plan. A thorough estate plan includes:  a will; a living will;…
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Mickey Rooney did a service for millions of elderly in this country by helping to publicize Financial Elder Abuse

April 11, 2014
CNBC:  By coming forward, Mickey Rooney (a victim of financial abuse) did a service for millions of elderly in this country by helping to publicize…
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Elder Exploitation Interview with Attorney Lee Drizin and Sun City Anthem TV

March 17, 2014
Las Vegas Elder Law Attorney Lee A. Drizin talks with reporter Helen Lieblein of Anthem Alive (SCA-TV) on the important topic of Elder Exploitation. …
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Hundreds of Thousands with Dementia Suffer from Malnutrition

March 12, 2014
Studies in a new report released jointly by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) and the Compass Group have shown that up to 45% of those…
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SIMPLE TAKE-HOME TEST MAY SPOT ALZHEIMER'S WARNING SIGNS

February 11, 2014
Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center believe that their Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) test can help…
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Long-Term Care Planning: 5 First Steps

January 16, 2014
As an Elder Law attorney who provides legal services for Nevada seniors and their families, I am always looking to stay informed on the most…
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TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

November 13, 2013
A “Deed Upon Death” provides for the distribution of your real property upon your death.  The primary advantage is the avoidance of probate…
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Are Retirement Benefits included in the Probate Process?

October 29, 2013
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PROBATE When you create an IRA or pension plan, you have the opportunity to designate a beneficiary.  A beneficiary…
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