HELPING NEVADA FAMILIES WITH ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

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Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce: Why It's Essential

April 13, 2023
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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 question…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Social Isolation of a Loved One

March 30, 2021
Your elderly mother executed a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions and nominated you to serve as her healthcare agent. Years…
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Nevada’s Seniors and COVID-19

Nevada’s Seniors and COVID-19

August 31, 2020
Recently, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., highlighted the need for action when she spoke on the Senate floor about vulnerable Nevadans…
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Transferring Guardianships

Transferring Guardianships from another state to Nevada

August 24, 2020
A typical scenario Five years ago John was diagnosed with moderate to advanced dementia. His doctor concluded that it was no longer safe for…
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7 Tips for Co-parenting during the Coronavirus.

June 2, 2020
As couples self-isolate due to the coronavirus, it is anticipated there will be an increase in the number of divorces. The isolation will likely…
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How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent

April 17, 2020
This article will discuss how to become a legal guardian for an elderly person and alternatives to guardianship. Why Do I Need to get Guardianship…
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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
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…
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Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption

What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption?

March 18, 2020
Who Is a Legal Guardian? A legal guardian is someone the court has approved to take care of a minor. The guardianship can be used when…
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