Avoid Probate Surprises

Avoid Probate Surprises

July 19, 2021
By Lee Drizin
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 in Clark County - the home she resided in at the time…
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Opportunities for Probate Sales

Don’t Miss Opportunities for Probate Sales

April 22, 2021
By Lee Drizin
Sales of real estate during a probate are a great opportunity for real estate licensees. However, there are additional requirements the licensee should be aware of in probate sales. Be Bold and Adventurous.…
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Las Vegas Revie -Journal Award

Best of Las Vegas - We appreciate your vote!

September 1, 2020
By Lee Drizin
Drizin Law is pleased to announce that we are currently nominated for a Best of Las Vegas award in five categories! Best Elder Law Best Estate Law Best Divorce Law Best Law Firm Best Family Law We…
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Probate Sale Basics

Probate Sale: Basic Things You Need To Know

August 26, 2020
By Lee Drizin
When a homeowner has passed away (the “Decedent”) and his or her home is owned solely in the name of the Decedent, a probate proceeding will likely be required. Probate is a court supervised process…
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Estate planning for business owners

Estate Planning Guide for Business Owners

July 15, 2020
By drizinlawam
Why is Estate Planning Important? Owning and running a business is not easy. Almost all business owners get caught up in the quest for growth, never pausing to consider the possibility of, the aftermath…
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Free Probate Training - July 21, 2020 at Stewart Title

Free Probate Training - July 21, 2020 at Stewart Title

June 16, 2020
By Lee Drizin
Please join us for a free 1 hour training with Attorney Lee A. Drizin. Masks will be required for all attendees, we look forward to seeing you at the event. Please note: the event is capped at 20 RSVPs…
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Covid-19 Causing You Problems Getting a Home Loan?

Covid-19 Causing You Problems Getting a Home Loan? Help May Be On the Way

June 9, 2020
By Lee Drizin
During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a tightening of lending standards making it more difficult to get a home loan. However, help may be on the way from the Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA)…
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Commercial Real Estate and Covid-19

An Approach for Commercial Landlords

June 2, 2020
By Lee Drizin
As Covid-19 wrecks havoc upon our personal and business lives, commercial landlords and tenants have options available to them where tenants have been ordered to shut non-essential businesses. While landlords’…
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Whats Up or Down with Real Estate Prices

What's Up (or Down) with Real Estate Prices?

May 4, 2020
By Lee Drizin
The Covid 19 pandemic has transformed the housing market from its spring season typical peak into a deep valley. Buyers, fearful of venturing out or no longer qualifying for mortgages, are on the bench.…
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A Picture Says a Thousand Words and May Cost You.

A Picture Says a Thousand Words... and May Cost You.

April 23, 2020
By Lee Drizin
According to a NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, eighty seven percent (87%) of persons who searched for a home on the internet found photographs to be among the most useful features of REALTOR®…
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Open Houses Prohibited and Mitigation Precautions Required

Open Houses Prohibited and Mitigation Precautions Required

April 13, 2020
By Lee Drizin
On April 8, 2020, Governor Sisolak signed Declaration of Emergency Direct 013 which indicates that it shall not be construed to limit the sales of real estate during the state of emergency.  Nevertheless,…
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Video on Coronavirus: Disclosure Issues

March 31, 2020
By Lee Drizin
Understanding that licensees and real estate agents have reasonable concerns about the current coronavirus outbreak, we've decided to address these issues. In this video we will discuss disclosure issues including the Seller’s obligation to disclose to buyers if he/she or someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Video on Coronavirus Update for Nevada Real Estate Licensees

March 26, 2020
By Lee Drizin
Dear Real Estate Licensees: We have put together a short legal video for Nevada Agents and Brokers addressing concerns regarding the Coronavirus. Please note, this training is for informational purposes…
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Senior Hours

Supermarkets Offer Special “Senior Hours”

March 25, 2020
By Lee Drizin
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 store shelves of produce, fresh meat and anything else they…
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Dear Friends and Clients: How We Protect Our Clients From COVID-19

Dear Friends and Clients: How We Protect Our Clients From COVID-19

March 18, 2020
By Lee Drizin
The health and safety of our clients and employees is our top priority and we have been monitoring the news of COVID-19 carefully. We certainly understand the concerns in these difficult times and want…
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Duty of Buyer’s Agent to Review the SRPD

Duty of Buyer’s Agent to Review the SRPD

March 3, 2020
By Lee Drizin
On February 6, 2019, the Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by the Buyer against their agent. Calhoun v. I-20 Team Real Estate, LLC, 2019 WL 456892. Not surprisingly,…
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Payable-on-Death Accounts

Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts: Do You Need It?

February 22, 2020
By Lee Drizin
What Is Payable on Death (POD)? A payable on death account is a type of bank account that will transfer to the person designated automatically after the account owner dies. Checking, savings, and certificate…
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Solar Energy

Solar Energy creates unique challenges and potential agent liability issues

February 5, 2020
By Lee Drizin
In June 2019 Governor Steve Sisolak signed a solar access bill that directs NV Energy to develop between three and 10 solar access programs for low-income customers, residential customers who can’t install…
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