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Nevada’s Seniors and COVID-19

Nevada’s Seniors and COVID-19

August 31, 2020
Recently, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., highlighted the need for action when she spoke on the Senate floor about vulnerable Nevadans in nursing homes. She called on the Senate to pass legislation…
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Probate Sale Basics

Probate Sale: Basic Things You Need To Know

August 26, 2020
When a homeowner has passed away (the “Decedent”) and his or her home is owned solely in the name of the Decedent, a probate proceeding will likely be required. Probate is a court supervised process…
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Transferring Guardianships

Transferring Guardianships from another state to Nevada

August 24, 2020
A typical scenario Five years ago John was diagnosed with moderate to advanced dementia. His doctor concluded that it was no longer safe for him to reside at his home by himself and that he could not…
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What is HCPOA

Health Care Power of Attorneys

August 20, 2020
 VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Lee Drizin: Hi, everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin. Today, we're going to be talking about what you should know about Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions.…
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Understanding a pour-over will

Understanding a Pour-Over Will

August 20, 2020
Estate planning is an essential process that you must carry out if you want to make sure that your loved ones are provided for once you have passed. The whole idea of estate planning is to decide where…
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Do You Know What Your Health Care Agent Can and Cannot Do?

Do You Know What Your Health Care Agent Can and Cannot Do?

August 19, 2020
A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions (a “DPOA”) enables you (the “principal”) to provide instructions to a third party (the “agent”) regarding crucial decisions when you are…
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Cremation, Organ Donation, Funeral Arrangements and Your Estate Plan

Cremation, Organ Donation, Funeral Arrangements and Your Estate Plan

July 20, 2020
Few decisions could be more personal than the disposition of your remains upon your passing. Nevertheless, many estate plans fail to address these highly emotional issues. Estate planning is one of the…
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Estate planning for business owners

Estate Planning Guide for Business Owners

July 15, 2020
Why is Estate Planning Important? Owning and running a business is not easy. Almost all business owners get caught up in the quest for growth, never pausing to consider the possibility of, the aftermath…
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Free Probate Training - July 21, 2020 at Stewart Title

Free Probate Training - July 21, 2020 at Stewart Title

June 16, 2020
Please join us for a free 1 hour training with Attorney Lee A. Drizin. Masks will be required for all attendees, we look forward to seeing you at the event. Please note: the event is capped at 20 RSVPs…
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Covid-19 Causing You Problems Getting a Home Loan?

Covid-19 Causing You Problems Getting a Home Loan? Help May Be On the Way

June 9, 2020
During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a tightening of lending standards making it more difficult to get a home loan. However, help may be on the way from the Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA)…
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Trust_vs._Will

Living Trusts v. Wills

June 3, 2020
There are several differences between a living trust and a will. The following infographic explains just a few of those differences. To view more infographics, please access our library.
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7 Tips for Co Parenting

7 Tips for Co-parenting during the Coronavirus.

June 2, 2020
As couples self-isolate due to the coronavirus, it is anticipated there will be an increase in the number of divorces. The isolation will likely put a further strain on relationships where problems already…
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Commercial Real Estate and Covid-19

An Approach for Commercial Landlords

June 2, 2020
As Covid-19 wrecks havoc upon our personal and business lives, commercial landlords and tenants have options available to them where tenants have been ordered to shut non-essential businesses. While landlords’…
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What if the Executor Doesn't Probate the Will?

What if the Executor Doesn't Probate the Will?

May 14, 2020
What Does Probate for a Will Mean? Have you wondered “what is a will and probate”? The word “probate” originated from the Latin word “probate” which means “to prove.” A will is a legal…
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Whats Up or Down with Real Estate Prices

What's Up (or Down) with Real Estate Prices?

May 4, 2020
The Covid 19 pandemic has transformed the housing market from its spring season typical peak into a deep valley. Buyers, fearful of venturing out or no longer qualifying for mortgages, are on the bench.…
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A Picture Says a Thousand Words and May Cost You.

A Picture Says a Thousand Words... and May Cost You.

April 23, 2020
According to a NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, eighty seven percent (87%) of persons who searched for a home on the internet found photographs to be among the most useful features of REALTOR®…
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legal guardian for elderly

How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent

April 17, 2020
This article will discuss how to become a legal guardian for an elderly person and alternatives to guardianship. Why Do I Need to get Guardianship for my Parents? If one or both of your parents have…
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Open Houses Prohibited and Mitigation Precautions Required

Open Houses Prohibited and Mitigation Precautions Required

April 13, 2020
On April 8, 2020, Governor Sisolak signed Declaration of Emergency Direct 013 which indicates that it shall not be construed to limit the sales of real estate during the state of emergency.  Nevertheless,…
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