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Common Scams aimed at Seniors in 2016

Common Scams aimed at Seniors in 2016

    Are you or Have you been scammed? A review of more than 5 million fraud and other complaints filed with the FTC in 2015…
LUNCH & LEARN: Drizin Law new credit class

Free 1 HOUR LUNCH & LEARN - NEW CE CREDIT CLASS FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS (Feb. 9)

Las Vegas Real Estate Agents are invited to a NEW one-hour CE lunch & learn on FEB. 9, 2017 DATE:                 THURSDAY,…
REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL YOU’RE NOT LIVING IN SPAIN (OR LOUISIANA)

REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL YOU’RE NOT LIVING IN SPAIN (OR LOUISIANA)

In all of the Spanish regions where inheritance is covered by the Spanish Civil Code, children are legally entitled to two-thirds of the deceased…
Emotional support may be the key for seniors living by themselves

Emotional support may be the key for seniors living by themselves

One of the toughest decisions a guardian will have to make is whether a senior should continue to remain at home by himself/herself.  A recent…
Potential Pitfall for Real Estate Agents - Transfer on Death Deeds

Potential Pitfall for Real Estate Agents - Transfer on Death Deeds

Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee A. Drizin explains the Transfer on Death Deed.
How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

Another potential medical nightmare: obtaining medical records The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") was…
Issues Regarding “Life Sustaining Treatment”

Issues Regarding “Life Sustaining Treatment”

A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions (also known as a “Living Will”) authorizes your agent to make decisions about your care…
GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

Helpful Information for Guardians and Caregivers Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ falls every year?  Falls are the leading cause…
Special Administrators are a Valuable Resource

Special Administrators are a Valuable Resource

Special Administrators Assets which are not subject to probate administration are referred to as “non-probate assets”.  Examples include…
Preventing Dementia: A New Study

Preventing Dementia: A New Study

Engaging in regular physical exercise, eating a Mediterranean Diet, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation were all found to decrease…
Is Violation of a Federal Law a Material Condition that must be disclosed?

Is Violation of a Federal Law a Material Condition that must be disclosed?

This was the question I posed to many real estate licensees recently when discussing whether they should inquire as to whether medicinal marijuana…
Brain Training and Dementia

Brain Training and Dementia

One of the most common reasons for the imposition of a guardianship is the onset of dementia.  When a person is no longer able to manage their…
Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

A research team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada suggests that getting vaccinated regularly now can protect us from other diseases…
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care

Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a…
Die without Will

What Happens if Somebody Dies Without a Will?

If you die without a Will in Nevada your assets will pass according to the intestate laws of Nevada.  If you are married at the time of…
Concerns about Reporting Exploitation

Further Efforts to Remove Concerns about Reporting Exploitation

The House of Representatives has passed a bill in July that would make it easier for financial advisors to report financial abuse
Seniors Gain Benefits from use of Medicinal Marijuana

Seniors Gain Benefits from use of Medicinal Marijuana

Nevada has permitted the use of medicinal marijuana since 2001.  However, in 2013 the Legislature voted to permit the establishment of medicinal…
Fake Celebrity Endorsement May Result in a Slam Dunk in Lawsuit against Real Estate Agent

Fake Celebrity Endorsement May Result in a Slam Dunk in Lawsuit against Real Estate Agent

Retired basketball great Tim Duncan has filed a lawsuit against a real estate agent who used his photograph as a celebrity endorsement. Photographer…