HELPING NEVADA FAMILIES WITH ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

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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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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. …
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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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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…
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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…
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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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Is there an easy way to avoid guardianship?

May 1, 2015
Seniors have a number of legitimate concerns about the costs associated with the guardianship process. However, there is an easy (and inexpensive)…
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NEW YORK JUDGE ALLOWS SERVICE OF DIVORCE PAPERS THROUGH FACEBOOK!!

NEW YORK JUDGE ALLOWS SERVICE OF DIVORCE PAPERS THROUGH FACEBOOK!!

April 10, 2015
A judge in Brooklyn, NY allowed a woman to serve her divorce papers to her husband via Facebook. So, can you now divorce your spouse through…
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Why guardianship may still be necessary…

March 31, 2015
Banks can refuse to honor a durable power of attorney (DPOA) if they suspect financial fraud.  We recently received a call from a social worker…
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More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise

February 18, 2015
More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise New study results from the University of Kansas bolster the adage that "heart healthy…
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New Study on Elder Abuse Reveals Cause for Concern

January 28, 2015
The first study to look at the scope of negative aggression between residents of U.S. nursing homes has found that almost one in five people…
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The Blame Game

December 5, 2014
An article entitled  “Social workers and journalists are hindered by mutual suspicion” recently appeared in an on-line edition of The Guardian.  The…
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Giving Back: Thanksgiving Donations and Volunteer Opportunity

November 25, 2014
  It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays of all.  According to CNN.com, Thanksgiving is America’s…
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Right to Die Issues Create Ethical Dilemmas

November 19, 2014
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old terminally ill woman suffering from brain cancer, ended her life in Oregon. Maynard was diagnosed with a brain…
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Teen Invents Sensor to Help Alzheimer's Patients

November 7, 2014
NBCNews.com (Sept. 14, 2014) It's nice to bring positive news about Alzheimer's. This story from NBC News is especially touching because…
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Free Shredding Event - Saturday, Nov. 15

November 4, 2014
In his efforts to advocate for Senior Safety; Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin wishes to inform seniors of the next free shredding event in Las…
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Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

October 28, 2014
Seniors routinely execute Durable Powers of attorney which nominate someone to be in control of their financial affairs when they are no longer…
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