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Avoiding Probate with a Set Aside Petition
April 6, 2022
Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after a loved one passes away (the “decedent”). The court will oversee the process…
What's the difference between a Will and a Living Will?
March 22, 2022
Although these documents sound the same, they serve completely different functions and are both important and necessary parts of your estate…
What Are Non Probate Assets?
March 9, 2022
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 even when not related to “real estate activities”
February 17, 2022
Standard of Practice 10-5 provides “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs…” The Standard of Practice…
The Risks of Over Medicating Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
January 6, 2022
There are numerous medicines prescribed to persons suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. While none of these are a cure, they can help slow down…
Important Changes to Power of Attorney Nevada Laws
December 10, 2021
In 2019 the Nevada Legislature enacted several bills having a significant impact regarding the laws pertaining to durable powers of attorney…
Dementia No Longer a Barrier to the Execution of DPOAs
November 12, 2021
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
October 7, 2021
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…
The Impact of Loneliness on Seniors
September 15, 2021
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…
7 Reasons Why its Time to Review Your Estate Plan
August 18, 2021
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
July 19, 2021
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…
Difference Between Will & Revocable Living Trust
June 15, 2021
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Lee Drizin: Hi everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin, and today I'd like to talk about the difference between…
Storage of Your Estate Planning Documents
June 15, 2021
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Lee Drizin: Hi everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin, and today I want to talk about where is the best…
Three things to ask if your seller dies before the close of escrow
June 8, 2021
You represent a seller and during the course of the transaction, your client passes away. Now what? The residential purchase agreement is still…
Social Isolation of a Loved One
March 30, 2021
Your elderly mother executed a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions and nominated you to serve as her healthcare agent. Years…
Which of Your Assets Are Considered Probate Assets?
October 20, 2020
Inheriting some items can lead to the inevitable probate process, the legal procedure that is required but can take a long time to establish…
Why You Need a New Healthcare Power of Attorney
October 5, 2020
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Lee Drizin: Hi, everyone. This is Attorney Lee Drizin. Today, we're going to be talking about why you need…