Author: David Scheatzle

Guardianship: What You Should Know

Britney Spears has been widely reported in the news recently, for the nightmare under her California conservatorship. For thirteen years, accounts allege that Spears was like a prisoner in her own home, unless she was out making money for her estate, paying for her keepers and attorneys to perpetuate their lifestyle at her expense. How

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Holographic Wills (Not the same as a hologram)

By Lidia G. Rincon, Esq. Black’s Law Dictionary defines “Holographic Will” as “One that is entirely written, dated, and signed by hand of the testator himself.” Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 133.090 defines “Holographic Will” as “A will in which the signature, date and material provisions are written by the hand of the testator, whether or

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Important Update for Yerington & Lyon County Residents

As of Friday, August 1, 2025, our Yerington office will permanently close. While we recognize the value of a physical office, a combination of factors has led us to restructure how we continue to serve and meet the needs of Yerington residents and the greater Lyon County community. What remains unchanged is our commitment to

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Job Openings at NLS

NLS has openings for staff attorneys in our Reno and Las Vegas Offices. Head to our Employment+Internships page to apply now! In Reno we have openings for an attorney in our Core Services, Rural Consumer Law Project, and Senior Law Project. In Las Vegas we have an opening for a Core Services attorney. You can

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Land Sale Installment Contracts

by Lidia G. Rincón, Esq. As part of Nevada Legal Services’ Senior Law Project, I get to travel throughout Northern Nevada to provide legal services to Nevadans 60 years of age or older.  It is through these travels that I have learned about the ever popular land sale installment contracts.  Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 375.010,

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Las Vegas Office Working Remotely

Our Las Vegas office location is temporarily closed to the public due to flood damage. We are continuing to work remotely while repairs are completed. To request assistance, please call 702-386-0404 or complete an online intake application at www.nevadalegalservices.org. We appreciate your patience during this time.

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