HELPING NEVADA FAMILIES WITH ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

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…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate

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…
Read more
Saving A Loved One From Exploitation by a Family Member

Saving A Loved One From Exploitation by a Family Member

December 18, 2015
An Ohio Grand Jury recently indicted a woman of kidnapping, abduction, theft, and fraud. Even more shocking is that the charges are based upon…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 10, 2015
President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating November 2015 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  The Alzheimer’s…
Read more
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. …
Read more
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.…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law attorney real estate

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…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate help

The Dangers of a Family Caregiver

September 24, 2015
The stress of being a family caregiver can be enormous.  One recent study reflected 31% of family caregivers admit they want more help and 25%…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate girl

HIPAA COMPLIANT

September 15, 2015
HIPAA COMPLIANT  Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin answers more questions from Case Managers that may be helpful:  When a patient passes…
Read more
Alzheimer 13

Alzheimer's Breakthrough using Ultrasound

September 11, 2015
New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function: Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate flower

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…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - teenager real estate

Transferring Money to Minors can Cause Major Headaches

September 2, 2015
Transferring Money to Minors:  The problem for many parents in finalizing their estate plan is deciding how to provide for minor children. …
Read more
Communicating About Estate Planning

Estate Planning and the Importance of Communication

August 27, 2015
In life, there are certain things that can make people uncomfortable during discussions, two of which are death and money. These topics are not…
Read more
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. …
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate

To Gift or not to Gift, that is the Question!

July 8, 2015
Older clients regularly pose the question of whether they should gift their house to their children. Under Medicaid laws, transferring ownership…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - estate planning 9

Thinking of putting off your estate planning – think again after you read this!

May 28, 2015
Despite being a rare event, wrong site surgery is the number-one operating room safety concern for 65 percent of operating room nurses in the…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - estate planning 7

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…
Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - estate planning 8

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…
Read more