Law Blog
Divorce is going to the dogs!
January 27, 2015
I ran into an old colleague the other day. He recently broke off a long term engagement with his fiancé. He proceeded to tell me that they…
Take the First Steps in Planning Your Estate
January 20, 2015
What is Estate Planning?
Basically, estate planning involves the process of deciding what you want to happen to your assets and your dependents…
The Danger of Letting Emotions Dictate Your Actions
January 15, 2015
Some of the most difficult situations I encounter involve disputes between adult children from a prior marriage and the parent’s subsequent…
Save Time & Money With These Helpful Probate Shortcuts
January 13, 2015
When a loved one has passed away, the last thing anyone wants to do is deal with frustrating legal processes. You deserve to have any assets…
January 2015: Free Continuing Education Class for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents
December 24, 2014
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin is offering a free Real Estate Class in January 2015. Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Brokers are…
Will May be Contested Even When Testator Possessed Capacity
December 23, 2014
Even when a Decedent is believed to have had testamentary capacity at the time a Will was executed, the document may be set aside if it was the…
SQUATTERS?? DUE DILIGENCE REQUIRED
December 12, 2014
Southern Nevada has an ongoing problem with people occupying housing where they have no legal right to be. Squatters are technically trespassers…
The Blame Game
December 5, 2014
An article entitled “Social workers and journalists are hindered by mutual suspicion” recently appeared in an on-line edition of The Guardian. The…
THROWN UNDER THE HOA BUS, BUT STILL KICKING
November 25, 2014
The anxiety filled wait is over as the Nevada Supreme Court has decided that when HOAs foreclose on their 9-month HOA superpriority lien, first…
Giving Back: Thanksgiving Donations and Volunteer Opportunity
November 25, 2014
It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays of all. According to CNN.com, Thanksgiving is America’s…
Right to Die Issues Create Ethical Dilemmas
November 19, 2014
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old terminally ill woman suffering from brain cancer, ended her life in Oregon. Maynard was diagnosed with a brain…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
November 18, 2014
Not retaining an estate planning attorney to assist you with the preparation of your Will can have drastic and unintended results. I recently…
Teen Invents Sensor to Help Alzheimer's Patients
November 7, 2014
NBCNews.com (Sept. 14, 2014)
It's nice to bring positive news about Alzheimer's. This story from NBC News is especially touching because…
Terms of a Lease Agreement
November 5, 2014
As a landlord, you’ll be creating the lease agreement that your tenants must abide by. Because you are the owner of the property, the lease…
Free Shredding Event - Saturday, Nov. 15
November 4, 2014
In his efforts to advocate for Senior Safety; Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin wishes to inform seniors of the next free shredding event in Las…
Free Real Estate Class – Nov. 21, 2014 by Lee A. Drizin
November 3, 2014
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin is offering a free Continuing Education Real Estate Class in November. Las Vegas Real Estate Agents…
Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?
October 28, 2014
Seniors routinely execute Durable Powers of attorney which nominate someone to be in control of their financial affairs when they are no longer…
Tax Scheme Took Advantage of Mentally and Physically Impaired Las Vegas Seniors
October 23, 2014
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, a Southern California man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison Monday in a tax scheme that…