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Free Continuing Education Class for Real Estate Agents
May 3, 2016
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents are invited to Real Estate Attorney, Lee Drizin’s May 2016 CE class:
Friday, May 20, 2016
9:00 am – 12:00…
Cancelling Door-to-Door Solicitations
April 29, 2016
Seniors are often targeted by door-to-door solicitations. Door-to-door solicitations are defined as a sale made by a seller at a place other than the seller’s place of business. However, these sales do not include transactions conducted completely by mail or telephone.
Family Member NOT Appointed Administrator
April 29, 2016
The appointed Administrator is the person you nominate in your Last Will and Testament to be in charge of your estate. Assuming the person…
Caring for our animals through the use of a Pet Trust
March 31, 2016
Forbes magazine reported that in 2015 Americans spent more than $60 billion on their pets. According to the American Pet Products Association…
Scam Alert: Court Calls and Identity Theft
March 29, 2016
Recently, a scammer called Nevada residents telling them they were in violation of not appearing for jury duty and an arrest warrant had been issued.
Alzheimer Resources
March 29, 2016
The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to providing service and support to Alzheimer’s patients, family…
“As-is” clauses in Residential Purchase Agreements
March 22, 2016
An "as is" clause may appear in a Residential Purchase Agreement. NRS 113 requires at least 10 days before the residential property is…
Estate Tax Exemption
March 15, 2016
For 2016, the estate tax exemption is $5.45 million per individual, up from $5.43 million in 2015. That means an individual can leave $5.45…
Real Estate Agent Sued For Elder Abuse
March 3, 2016
Josephine Gantt, an 82-year-old woman who has resided in her home in Northeast Portland for approximately 47 years, recently filed a lawsuit…
Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – March 2016
March 1, 2016
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin is hosting a free CE Class on Thursday, March 31
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Brokers are invited…
Heartburn medications may raise risk of dementia!
February 29, 2016
A Health Care News’ article reported that a new study suggests that a popular class of heartburn medications might raise a senior's risk of dementia.
Electronic Monitoring of Loved Ones - have we gone too far?
February 20, 2016
The April edition of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys News Magazine contained an interesting article about the ability of families…
Happy Presidents' Day!
February 15, 2016
Enjoy your holiday with a few interesting facts…
Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still…
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…
Identity Theft Tips from the Internal Revenue Service
January 20, 2016
Since 2013, the efforts of the Criminal Investigative Division of the Internal Revenue Service has resulted in nearly 2000 criminal convictions…
Capacity Challenges
January 15, 2016
In a recent unpublished California Court of Appeals decision, a daughter challenged her father’s execution of a new deed. The deed previously…
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…
Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – January 2016
December 21, 2015
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin offers a free CE Class on Friday, January 29
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Brokers are invited…