Law Blog
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In a recent unpublished California Court of Appeals decision, a daughter challenged her father’s execution of a new deed.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…
Saving A Loved One From Exploitation by a Family Member
December 18, 2015
An Ohio Grand Jury recently indicted a woman of kidnapping, abduction, theft, and fraud. Even more shocking is that the charges are based upon…
Ashes to ashes…
December 11, 2015
A Florida couple’s twenty-three-year-old son, single and without children, died in a tragic automobile accident. He left no will and no written…
Last Will & Testament - Probate Court
November 12, 2015
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document in which a person names one or more persons to manage his or her estate. In the Last Will and Testament, a person will be able to identify exactly how they would like their property and possessions to be distributed among specific people.
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November 10, 2015
President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating November 2015 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s…
Inheriting Property Subject to a Mortgage
November 5, 2015
Generally, a creditor’s notice must be sent to every creditor to whom the Decedent owed money to at the time of death. NRS 147.010. If…
Nevada Legislature Address Concerns About Elder Abuse
October 22, 2015
The Nevada Legislature recently enacted Assembly Bill 223 which expanded the scope of unlawful acts against older persons to include abandonment. …
Marriage and Property Ownership Insights from a Nevada Divorce Attorney
October 21, 2015
How should your married client's title property? As a Nevada divorce attorney, I am always looking for ways to maximize my client's estates.…
How to Avoid Probate?
September 30, 2015
Probate is a legal process which takes place after someone dies. The legal process includes validating the Decedent’s Will.
HELPING NEVADA SENIORS
September 29, 2015
According to a recent study, Nevada ranks tenth in the nation when it comes to senior hunger. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada states that almost…
The Dangers of a Family Caregiver
September 24, 2015
The stress of being a family caregiver can be enormous. One recent study reflected 31% of family caregivers admit they want more help and 25%…
Free Continuing Education Class for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents
September 23, 2015
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin will be presenting another free CE Class on Friday, October 16, 2015.
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents…
HIPAA COMPLIANT
September 15, 2015
HIPAA COMPLIANT Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin answers more questions from Case Managers that may be helpful:
When a patient passes…
Alzheimer's Breakthrough using Ultrasound
September 11, 2015
New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function: Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that…