Law Blog
AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?
November 7, 2013
In Nevada we have a statute which provides for the probate of a person who has been missing for a period of time. According to NRS 156.120 if…
Using Your Errors and Omissions Insurance to the Max
October 31, 2013
Unfortunately, our society is becoming more litigious and real estate professionals are finding they are not immune from this trend. While…
Are Retirement Benefits included in the Probate Process?
October 29, 2013
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PROBATE
When you create an IRA or pension plan, you have the opportunity to designate a beneficiary. A beneficiary…
SPEAK OUT AGAINST ELDER ABUSE
October 17, 2013
October is National Resident Rights Month as established by The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care. This month is dedicated…
SENIOR SAFETY FAIR at East Las Vegas Community Center (Oct. 15)
October 10, 2013
The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, the City of Las Vegas, and the S.A.L.T. Council invite Las Vegas seniors to a free SENIOR SAFETY FAIR at…
Alzheimer's Patients Benefit from Music, Dance, Painting and other Arts
September 16, 2013
USA Today reports that some experts find Alzheimer's patients benefit from dance, painting and other arts. Listening to music, dancing, creating…
HOW CRAZY ARE YOUR CLIENTS???
August 31, 2013
The Staten Island Advance recently reported a story about John Franco and his wife. Franco isn’t just another professional baseball player. …
Nevada Attorney General Warns of Microsoft Computer Technology Support Phone Scam
August 29, 2013
WARNING for Nevada Seniors
Nevada Attorney General Masto Warns of Ongoing Microsoft Computer Technology Support Phone Scam:
http://ag.nv.gov/News/PR/2013/Consumer_Protection/Attorney_General_Masto_Warns_of
_Ongoing_Microsoft_Computer_Technology_Support_Phone_Scam/
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Dam it! Here we go again...
August 1, 2013
A Hutchinson, Kansas, couple who bought a home without being told they would be responsible for maintaining a dam on the property has been awarded…
Senior Energy Assistance Expo presented by NV Energy
July 23, 2013
NV Energy invites Nevada Seniors to the Senior Energy Assistance Expo on Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Cashman Center…
Take Control of Your Diabetes - Free Diabetes Self-Management Program
July 3, 2013
Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Join a free Diabetes Self-Management Workshop that meets weekly for 2 1/2 hours over 6 weeks.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY JAIL TIME
July 1, 2013
If you have been to one of my continuing education courses it is easy to think I am picking on real estate licensees. Unfortunately, it is…
Free Real Estate Roundtable June 20 - Topic: Strategic Probate
June 12, 2013
Real Estate Agents and Brokers are invited to our next FREE Real Estate Roundtable scheduled for Thursday, June 20 on the topic of “Strategic…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15, 2013
June 11, 2013
June 15, 2013, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Each year, hundreds of thousands of seniors in the United States are neglected, abused and…
Protecting Mom & Dad's Money – Part 2 of 3
May 21, 2013
What to Do When You Suspect Financial Abuse
Consumer Reports magazine: January 2013 (ConsumerReports.org®)
Consumer Reports wrote an informative…
Just When You Thought it Was Safe to go Back Into the Water…
May 3, 2013
A class action lawsuit was recently filed in Maryland against a prominent real estate licensee, who advertises his team #1 in the state, for…
National Healthcare Decisions Day – April 16, 2013
April 8, 2013
Who will make medical and financial decisions in the event of your incapacitation or disability? These are important questions to discuss with…
New Medicare Scam
April 1, 2013
A new scam has surfaced targeting Medicare recipients. According to complaints filed with Better Business Bureau offices across the nation, scammers…