HELPING NEVADA FAMILIES WITH ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

Senior Scam - Life Insurance

Senior Scam - Life Insurance

May 23, 2018
Stranger originated life insurance (“STOLI”) is a type of insurance arrangement in which a person you don’t know very well (the “stranger”)…
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Nevada’s COPE Program

What caregivers should know about Nevada’s COPE Program.

April 20, 2018
The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division's Community Service Options Program for the Elderly (“COPE”) provides non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes...
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National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16th

National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16th

April 9, 2018
In an effort to promote the use of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions, Drizin Law will prepare these documents free of charge for anyone scheduling an appointment on or before April 16, 2018.  Please contact us at (702) 798-4955.
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5 Ways to Save On Your Divorce

5 Ways to Save On Your Divorce

February 22, 2018
Divorce can be a long and stressful process, but if you seek out competent legal counsel, it doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Durable Power of Attorney: Everything You Need To Know

February 1, 2018
The Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Matters (“DPOA”) is an immensely important part of every estate plan.
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Hints for Caregivers

Helpful Hints for Caregivers

June 14, 2017
Reuters recently reported that a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concludes that for obese people over age 64,…
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Diet or Regular Soda?

Diet or Regular Soda?

April 20, 2017
More tips for family caregivers: Most people think that drinking a diet soda is a healthy alternative to regular soda.  However, CNN reported…
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How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

January 19, 2017
Another potential medical nightmare: obtaining medical records The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") was…
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GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

October 5, 2016
Helpful Information for Guardians and Caregivers Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ falls every year?  Falls are the leading cause…
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PERSON - CENTERED CARE

PERSON - CENTERED CARE

January 27, 2016
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for the protection of the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents at facilities…
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WARNING: REAL ESTATE SCAM TARGETING SENIORS

January 13, 2016
I recently received an email from a California attorney warning that several companies have been targeting older individuals in an effort to…
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Nevada Legislature Addresses Concerns About Elder Abuse

Nevada Legislature Address Concerns About Elder Abuse

October 22, 2015
The Nevada Legislature recently enacted Assembly Bill 223 which expanded the scope of unlawful acts against older persons to include abandonment. …
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Marriage and Property Ownership Insights from a Nevada Divorce Attorney

Marriage and Property Ownership Insights from a Nevada Divorce Attorney

October 21, 2015
How should your married client's title property? As a Nevada divorce attorney, I am always looking for ways to maximize my client's estates.…
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HELPING NEVADA SENIORS

September 29, 2015
According to a recent study, Nevada ranks tenth in the nation when it comes to senior hunger. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada states that almost…
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Nursing Home Abuse

September 4, 2015
Many common nursing home practices are, in fact, illegal. In order to receive the best possible quality of care, a resident or resident’s family…
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Power of Attorney

Can a person who has been given Power of Attorney keep family members and/or friends from visiting the patient?

August 4, 2015
Social Workers and nurses continue to reach out to us and ask us about important issues they face with their patients and family members thereof. …
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Durable Powers of Attorney - Part III

May 20, 2015
The durable power of attorney can be an effective and efficient alternative to the guardianship process. However, it simply is not a foolproof…
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Durable Powers of Attorney - Part II

May 12, 2015
A durable power of attorney is only an effective alternative to guardianship if a third party will recognize the document.  It is important…
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