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Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce: Why It's Essential

Jon Peters is a movie producer associated with many well-known projects including A Star Is Born, Batman, Man of Steel, The Color Purple, and…
Representing an Elderly Client

Representing an Elderly Client

Do you understand your duties when representing an elderly client? It is critical for you to be aware of the potential liability that the client…
probate assets

What You Should Know About the Latest Changes to Deeds Upon Death

The Deed Upon Death (also known as a “Transfer on Death Deed”) is a method of transferring real estate to your loved ones upon your passing…
Hate speech update

Hate Speech Update

In our February 17, 2022 blog article entitled “Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to real estate activities” we discussed…
do I need a will

Do I Really Need a Will?

Maieutics. That’s the word used to describe the Socratic method of answering a question with a question. The short answer to the question…
Separation Doesn’t Prevent Nevada Spouses from Receiving Your Estate

Separation Doesn’t Prevent Nevada Spouses from Receiving Your Estate

In 2010 the New York Times printed an article entitled “The Un-Divorced”. The article discussed couples who have stayed separated for years…
married spouses need a Durable Power of Attorney

Even Married Spouses Need a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions

Imagine a situation where your spouse suddenly becomes extremely ill, is rushed to the hospital, and becomes incapacitated. The spouse is admitted…
Set Aside

Avoiding Probate with a Set Aside Petition

Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after a loved one passes away (the “decedent”). The court will oversee the process…
living will vs will

What's the difference between a Will and a Living Will?

Although these documents sound the same, they serve completely different functions and are both important and necessary parts of your estate…
non probate assets

What Are Non Probate Assets?

Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after you pass away. During this legal proceeding, a court will oversee the process of…
Hate Speech is an Ethical Violation

Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to “real estate activities”

Standard of Practice 10-5 provides “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs…” The Standard of Practice…
Over Medicating

The Risks of Over Medicating Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease

There are numerous medicines prescribed to persons suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. While none of these are a cure, they can help slow down…
Power of Attorney Nevada

Important Changes to Power of Attorney Nevada Laws

In 2019 the Nevada Legislature enacted several bills having a significant impact regarding the laws pertaining to durable powers of attorney…
Dementia

Dementia No Longer a Barrier to the Execution of DPOAs

A Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) for Health Care Decisions is a crucial part of every estate plan. Recent changes in the law have made…
Personal Representatives vs Trustees

Personal Representatives vs Trustees

It’s easy to get confused with legal jargon and feel like the process is “over your head”. However, being able to communicate with your…
Drizin Law Impact Loneliness Seniors

The Impact of Loneliness on Seniors

Loneliness occurs in people of all ages but maybe a particular problem in the elderly. A study conducted by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School…
Why its Time to Review Your Estate Plan

7 Reasons Why its Time to Review Your Estate Plan

All too often, clients who have executed estate plans don’t recognize the importance of reviewing their documents from time to time. Unfortunately,…
Avoid Probate Surprises

Avoid Probate Surprises

I was recently contacted by someone whose mother had just passed away. Her mother lived in Las Vegas and owned two interests in real estate located…
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