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Free Real Estate CE -- Financial Powers of Attorney -- February 22, 2018

Free Continuing Education Class for Real Estate Agents

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…
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Cancelling Door-to-Door Solicitations

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

Family Member NOT Appointed Administrator

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

Caring for our animals through the use of a Pet Trust

Forbes magazine reported that in 2015 Americans spent more than $60 billion on their pets. According to the American Pet Products Association…
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Scam Alert: Court Calls and Identity Theft

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

Alzheimer Resources

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

“As-is” clauses in Residential Purchase Agreements

     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

Estate Tax Exemption

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

Real Estate Agent Sued For Elder Abuse

Josephine Gantt, an 82-year-old woman who has resided in her home in Northeast Portland for approximately 47 years, recently filed a lawsuit…
Inheriting Property Subject to a Mortgage

Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – March 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!

Heartburn medications may raise risk of dementia!

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?

Electronic Monitoring of Loved Ones - have we gone too far?

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!

Happy Presidents' Day!

Enjoy your holiday with a few interesting facts… Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still…
PERSON - CENTERED CARE

PERSON - CENTERED CARE

The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for the protection of the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents at facilities…
dentity Theft Tips from the Internal Revenue Service

Identity Theft Tips from the Internal Revenue Service

Since 2013, the efforts of the Criminal Investigative Division of the Internal Revenue Service has resulted in nearly 2000 criminal convictions…
Capacity Challenges

Capacity Challenges

In a recent unpublished California Court of Appeals decision, a daughter challenged her father’s execution of a new deed. The deed previously…
Las Vegas, Nevada Drizin Law - real estate

WARNING: REAL ESTATE SCAM TARGETING SENIORS

I recently received an email from a California attorney warning that several companies have been targeting older individuals in an effort to…
Complimentary Continuing Education Class for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents - Jan. 17, 2014

Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – January 2016

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…