Lee Drizin
No upfront fees or costs
For more than 30 years, Lee A. Drizin has practiced law in the areas of probate, wills, trusts, guardianship and real estate matters. “We’ve designed an approach to probate with the goal of minimizing stress after the loss of a loved one. We break down a complex and confusing process into easily understandable terms.”
It’s easy to make mistakes during probate when you’re grieving and overwhelmed by the steps necessary to resolve your love one’s financial affairs. That’s why retaining a compassionate attorney you can trust can make all the difference. It’s no surprise that we have consistently been ranked as one of the top 20 probate law firms in Las Vegas by Expertise.com.
Moreover, we eliminate the financial barriers to retaining a probate attorney. In many instances families can’t afford to initiate the probate process. As a result, we offer our services with absolutely no up-front fees or expenses.
- Boston University School of Law
- LL.M. | Taxation
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- University of San Diego School of Law
- J.D. (1985)
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- Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity; President, Louis Brandeis Society
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- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- B.S. (1982)
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- President, Probate Attorney
- Lee A. Drizin CHTD.
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- Partner
- Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin, P.C.
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- Senior Associate
- Raleigh, Hunt & McGarry, P.C.
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- LVR
- Developed Mold Disclosure and Waiver form in 2000 which was subsequently adopted by LVR and remains in use today; previously served as conflicts counsel for LVR.
- Sole Proprietor
- Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin
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- Tax Associate
- Deloitte Haskins and Sells
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- Guide to Estate Planning in Nevada
- What You Should Know About Nevada Probate
- Dementia No Longer a Barrier to the Execution of DPOAs
- Avoiding Breaches of Fiduciary Duties While Representing Seniors
- Nevada General CE
- Probate Training
- Stewart Title
- Financial Powers of Attorney & Real Estate Transactions
- Nevada Real Estate Division CE
- Understanding Nevada's Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Acts
- Nevada Real Estate Division CE
- What Every Licensee Should Know about Sales in Probate & Guardianship
- Real Estate CE
- Class Instructor
- Nevada Real Estate Commission
- Class Instructor
- Board of Social Workers to Examiners for Social Workers
- Best Probate Lawyers in Las Vegas
- Expertise.com
- 2020, 2021, 2022
- Best Litigation Attorneys in Las Vegas
- Expertise.com
- 2020, 2021, 2022
- Distinguished Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best of Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Review Journal
- Top Las Vegas, NV Litigation Firms
- Expertise.com
- GLVAR
- Risk Reduction Committee Member
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- UNLV Gerentology Program
- Member of Advisory Board
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- Clark County Guardianship Task Force
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- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Nevada State Bar # 4971
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- American Bar Association
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- Nevada State Commission on Aging
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- Activities: Appointed by Governor
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- The Florida Bar
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- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
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- Nevada
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- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
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Accepts Zelle. No up front fees or costs
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. Father's ex wife is petitioning to be administrator of his estate.
- A: When the ex-spouse filed the petition, she was supposed to identify any children and send copies of the petition specifically to avoid this type of situation so that you could object to the appointment. NRS 149.010 sets forth the basis for removal of a personal representative and if she was aware of your address and intentionally concealed this from the court, then this could constitute a basis for seeking a removal. However, these types of petitions can be time consuming and expensive if you retain an attorney to assist. You should be aware that a personal representative has a fiduciary duty to the heirs, such as yourself, and must act in their best interests at all times. By virtue of a ... Read More
- Q. cash a check from a loved one who passed?
- A: Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. In the event his estate consisted solely of the bank account and it was under $25,000, then you would be able to access the account through the use of Nevada's Small Estate Affidavit. Unfortunately, due to the amount involved, this will not be available and you will need to proceed with the commencement of a proceeding known as a "set aside" (assuming the total estate is less than $100,000). The Court would order the estate be set aside to you, if you are the only heir, and you would then be able to pay the funeral expenses upon receipt of the funds. However, a petition filed today will not be scheduled to be heard for approximately ... Read More
- Q. Can I withdraw funds from my recently deceased dad's fiduciary bank account if I'm on it & no one else will contest it?
- A: While there is no legal obligation to retain an attorney to close the guardianship, you are required to file a final account to terminate the guardianship. You should be aware that you cannot withdraw money from a guardianship account without a court order and these restrictions don't automatically terminate now that your father has passed. The Clark County District Court has a great Self-Help Center that may have the forms and provide some guidance.
In general, when an estate is $100,000 or less, you can request the estate be "set aside" without the need to complete a full probate administration. NRS 159 relates to guardianship and provides that you can even request the ... Read More
Answers from a probate attorney: How long will my probate take?
Do you know how long probate takes in Nevada? The answer may surprise you.
Difference Between a Will & Revocable Living Trust | Drizin Law | Estate Planning 101
What is the difference between a will and a revocable living trust? Which one would work better for you and your family? Clients often ask us whether or not their will has to go through the probate process and, unfortunately, it does.
Elder Abuse News Piece feat. Las Vegas Elder Law Attorney Lee Drizin
http://drizinlaw.com/. Las Vegas elder law attorney Lee Drizin (702-798-4955) discusses elder abuse in this captivating news story from Channel 3. Over the past 20 years, Attorney Lee Drizin has been...
Las Vegas Elder Law Attorney, Lee Drizin Weighs In On Elder Exploitation
http://www.drizinelderlaw.com/. Las Vegas elder law attorney Lee A. Drizin (702-798-4955) talks with reporter Helen Lieblein of Anthem Alive (SCA-TV) on the important topic of Elder Exploitation. A critical discussion on...
Las Vegas Probate Attorney - Lee Drizin Law
http://drizinlaw.com/. For over two decades, Las Vegas Probate Attorney Lee A. Drizin (702-798-4955) has been helping Nevada families through the difficult probate process. The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin...
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Probate Transfer on Death Deed
Las Vegas Real Estate Attorney Lee Drizin talks about Nevada's Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act related to real estate, deed upon death, title issues, and probate matters in...
What are the requirements of a valid will in Nevada?
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