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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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Issues Regarding “Life Sustaining Treatment”

Issues Regarding “Life Sustaining Treatment”

October 24, 2016
A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions (also known as a “Living Will”) authorizes your agent to make decisions about your care…
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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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Special Administrators are a Valuable Resource

Special Administrators are a Valuable Resource

September 29, 2016
Special Administrators Assets which are not subject to probate administration are referred to as “non-probate assets”.  Examples include…
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Preventing Dementia: A New Study

Preventing Dementia: A New Study

September 20, 2016
Engaging in regular physical exercise, eating a Mediterranean Diet, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation were all found to decrease…
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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?

September 13, 2016
This was the question I posed to many real estate licensees recently when discussing whether they should inquire as to whether medicinal marijuana…
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Brain Training and Dementia

Brain Training and Dementia

September 8, 2016
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…
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Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

August 16, 2016
A research team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada suggests that getting vaccinated regularly now can protect us from other diseases…
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Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care

Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care

August 12, 2016
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a…
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Die without Will

What Happens if Somebody Dies Without a Will?

July 29, 2016
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…
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Concerns about Reporting Exploitation

Further Efforts to Remove Concerns about Reporting Exploitation

July 28, 2016
The House of Representatives has passed a bill in July that would make it easier for financial advisors to report financial abuse
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Seniors Gain Benefits from use of Medicinal Marijuana

Seniors Gain Benefits from use of Medicinal Marijuana

July 27, 2016
Nevada has permitted the use of medicinal marijuana since 2001.  However, in 2013 the Legislature voted to permit the establishment of medicinal…
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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

July 27, 2016
Retired basketball great Tim Duncan has filed a lawsuit against a real estate agent who used his photograph as a celebrity endorsement. Photographer…
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Important Tips for Senior Investors

Important Tips for Senior Investors

June 17, 2016
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Rule 1250(b) requires all broker-dealers to provide continuing education for their representatives,…
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More Reefer Madness?

More Reefer Madness?

May 25, 2016
A licensee recently discovered that a tenant is legally growing marijuana at the premises and posed the following questions:  does the growing…
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Medication Tips for Family Guardians

Medication Tips for Family Guardians

May 24, 2016
“Polypharmacy” is a term used to describe the use of four or more medications by a patient. Currently, 44% of men and 57% of women older than age 65 take five or more medications per week
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Advance Directives

Advance Directives and the Importance of Physician Consultations

May 24, 2016
Unfortunately, people routinely execute advanced directives and never discuss its important ramifications. I generally advise clients to discuss…
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Prince’s untimely death reminds us of the importance of having an Estate Plan

Prince’s untimely death reminds us of the importance of having an Estate Plan

May 11, 2016
The Importance of an Estate Plan According to his sister, Prince Rogers Nelson (“Prince”), died without a Will or trust with an estate estimated…
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