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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…
Special Administrators are a Valuable Resource
September 29, 2016
Special Administrators
Assets which are not subject to probate administration are referred to as “non-probate assets”. Examples include…
Prince’s untimely death reminds us of the importance of having an Estate Plan
May 11, 2016
The Importance of an Estate Plan
According to his sister, Prince Rogers Nelson (“Prince”), died without a Will or trust with an estate estimated…
Free Continuing Education Class for Real Estate Agents
May 3, 2016
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents are invited to Real Estate Attorney, Lee Drizin’s May 2016 CE class:
Friday, May 20, 2016
9:00 am – 12:00…
Family Member NOT Appointed Administrator
April 29, 2016
The appointed Administrator is the person you nominate in your Last Will and Testament to be in charge of your estate. Assuming the person…
Caring for our animals through the use of a Pet Trust
March 31, 2016
Forbes magazine reported that in 2015 Americans spent more than $60 billion on their pets. According to the American Pet Products Association…
“As-is” clauses in Residential Purchase Agreements
March 22, 2016
An "as is" clause may appear in a Residential Purchase Agreement. NRS 113 requires at least 10 days before the residential property is…
Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – March 2016
March 1, 2016
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin is hosting a free CE Class on Thursday, March 31
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Brokers are invited…
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…
Free Continuing Education for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents – January 2016
December 21, 2015
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin offers a free CE Class on Friday, January 29
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents and Brokers are invited…
Ashes to ashes…
December 11, 2015
A Florida couple’s twenty-three-year-old son, single and without children, died in a tragic automobile accident. He left no will and no written…
Inheriting Property Subject to a Mortgage
November 5, 2015
Generally, a creditor’s notice must be sent to every creditor to whom the Decedent owed money to at the time of death. NRS 147.010. If…
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. …
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…
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…
Free Continuing Education Class for Las Vegas Real Estate Agents
September 23, 2015
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin will be presenting another free CE Class on Friday, October 16, 2015.
Las Vegas Real Estate Agents…
Latest NRED Disciplinary Action
September 4, 2015
Property management seems to continue to be the most consistent violation. The June/July Open House Publication of the Nevada Real Estate Division…
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…
