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Living Trusts v. Wills

June 3, 2020

There are several differences between a living trust and a will. The following infographic explains just a few of those differences. To view…

What if the Executor Doesn't Probate the Will?

May 14, 2020

What Does Probate for a Will Mean? Have you wondered “what is a will and probate”? The word “probate” originated from the Latin word…

The Need to Review and Revise Your Estate Plan – Part 2

April 6, 2020

Learn about important changes in the law that warrant everyone to consider revising their estate plan. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Lee Drizin: Hi,…

The Need to Review and Revise Your Estate Plan – Part 1

April 6, 2020

Learn about the dangers of oral promises; problems resulting from "do it yourself "changes, and the most important reasons to review and revise…

Supermarkets Offer Special “Senior Hours”

March 25, 2020

Coronavirus fears have resulted in people all over the world rushing to stack up on hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other products and to clear…

5 Important Things You Should Know About Being a Beneficiary.

March 3, 2020

A “beneficiary” is a person that is identified in a Will or Trust to receive a distribution of all or a part of the Estate. An “heir” is a person identified...

The most important clause in estate planning

February 5, 2020

The two most common devices for distributing your assets upon death are a will and trust. Both documents should contain language that provide…

Can a Will Be Contested After Probate?

January 28, 2020

When you learn that you were left out of a will, or that your inheritance is a smaller portion of the estate than...

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

January 13, 2020

On Monday, January 20, 2020, we celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Don't forget the Annual Parade. The March will be held on…

Drizin Law adds 2nd Office Location in Henderson

January 13, 2020

Drizin Law is expanding. To better serve our clients, we are pleased to announce that Drizin Law has opened a second location in Henderson, NV.…

Why Estate Planning Shouldn’t Be a DIY Project

November 11, 2019

These days, social media can help you figure out just about any do it yourself (DIY) project. Do you want to fix a leaky faucet...

Don't Let Estate Planning Scare You!

October 29, 2019

Not having an estate plan can be spooky! When it comes to creating an estate plan or reviewing a currently existing plan, most people procrastinate.…

Compensation for Personal Representatives

October 10, 2019

The Last Will and Testament of a decedent will generally nominate someone to serve as the personal representative. The personal representative…

What are Letters of Testamentary?

September 10, 2019

When someone who wrote a will dies, the person named as the Executor of the Estate in the Will must file with the court to obtain Letters Testamentary…