HELPING NEVADA FAMILIES WITH ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW AND GUARDIANSHIP

National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16th

National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16th

April 9, 2018
In an effort to promote the use of Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions, Drizin Law will prepare these documents free of charge for anyone scheduling an appointment on or before April 16, 2018.  Please contact us at (702) 798-4955.
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5 Ways to Save On Your Divorce

5 Ways to Save On Your Divorce

February 22, 2018
Divorce can be a long and stressful process, but if you seek out competent legal counsel, it doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Hints for Caregivers

Helpful Hints for Caregivers

June 14, 2017
Reuters recently reported that a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concludes that for obese people over age 64,…
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Diet or Regular Soda?

Diet or Regular Soda?

April 20, 2017
More tips for family caregivers: Most people think that drinking a diet soda is a healthy alternative to regular soda.  However, CNN reported…
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How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

January 19, 2017
Another potential medical nightmare: obtaining medical records The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") was…
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GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

October 5, 2016
Helpful Information for Guardians and Caregivers Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ falls every year?  Falls are the leading cause…
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WARNING: REAL ESTATE SCAM TARGETING SENIORS

January 13, 2016
I recently received an email from a California attorney warning that several companies have been targeting older individuals in an effort to…
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Nevada Legislature Addresses Concerns About Elder Abuse

Nevada Legislature Address Concerns About Elder Abuse

October 22, 2015
The Nevada Legislature recently enacted Assembly Bill 223 which expanded the scope of unlawful acts against older persons to include abandonment. …
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Marriage and Property Ownership Insights from a Nevada Divorce Attorney

Marriage and Property Ownership: What Nevada Couples Need to Know

October 21, 2015
When a married couple sits down at escrow to finalize their new home purchase, one of the most consequential decisions of their financial lives…
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HELPING NEVADA SENIORS

September 29, 2015
According to a recent study, Nevada ranks tenth in the nation when it comes to senior hunger. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada states that almost…
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Nursing Home Abuse

September 4, 2015
Many common nursing home practices are, in fact, illegal. In order to receive the best possible quality of care, a resident or resident’s family…
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Power of Attorney

Can a person who has been given Power of Attorney keep family members and/or friends from visiting the patient?

August 4, 2015
Social Workers and nurses continue to reach out to us and ask us about important issues they face with their patients and family members thereof. …
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New Study on Elder Abuse Reveals Cause for Concern

January 28, 2015
The first study to look at the scope of negative aggression between residents of U.S. nursing homes has found that almost one in five people…
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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…
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Take Control of Your Diabetes - Free Diabetes Self-Management Program

FREE Health & Wellness Fair for Las Vegas Seniors

August 12, 2014
Elder Law Attorney Lee A. Drizin invites Las Vegas' Seniors to Nevada Health Centers FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR on Saturday, August 16, 2014…
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Take Control of Your Diabetes - Free Diabetes Self-Management Program

Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop

June 10, 2014
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican in collaboration with St. George’s Anglican Church is pleased to announce a Chronic Disease Self-Management…
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Take Control of Your Diabetes - Free Diabetes Self-Management Program

FREE Shredding and Prescription Disposal Event

May 9, 2014
A FREE Shredding and Prescription Disposal Event will be held at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 am til noon…
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Take Control of Your Diabetes - Free Diabetes Self-Management Program

Telephone Fraud Alert

May 6, 2014
The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin wants to warn Southern Nevada seniors on the latest phone scam: The Henderson Police Department has received…
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