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Notice Of Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Directors Of Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NEVADA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. Meeting Date: March 8, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Virtually on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86152843752?pwd=M1FDa3IrSzVuSThBOXQ0elgzai9QZz09Meeting ID: 861 5284 3752 Passcode: 412899 One tap mobile +12532050468,,86152843752# US +12532158782,,86152843752# US (Tacoma) AGENDA 5:00 p.m. I. Call to order and Roll Call 5:05 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda
Nursing Facility Providers: How Do Federal And State Medicaid Work In Long-Term Care?
By Kristen A. Moe, Esq. Nursing facility providers receiving Medicaid funds for their long-term care residents must comply with state and federal statutes that regulate the services offered to residents who qualify for low-income residential care. The following is a broad overview and a guide to a few of the resources that may help those
Five things to know about sealing Nevada criminal records
By Elizabeth S. Carmona, Esq. For upcoming class dates, record sealing resources, or client intake, please visit www.nevadalegalservices.org. This article was originally published in published in the Five Things issue of the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) journal Communiqué (Jan. 2023): https://clarkcountybar.org/five-things-to-know-about-sealing-nevada-criminal-records/
Reentry Issues and Older Adults: How can we help?
Recently, I sat in a seminar to learn more about a topic I am not familiar with. Quite frankly, I had never given this topic any thought until now. In this seminar, I learned about the wide range of issues that older adults face as they transition from incarceration back into society. In addition to
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
I placed the call. A woman answered, amid howling wind. “Where are you?” I asked. “I’m outside by the truck.” “Where is he?” “He’s inside, asleep.” Thus, began my interview with a woman in her 70’s who wanted assistance with a divorce. She told me she had been isolated in her rural area for many
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.
Estate Planning and Procrastination: Doing Nothing is a Choice
By Kristen A. Moe, Esq. We all do it. Sometimes we say, “I’ll do it tomorrow”, and tomorrow never comes. Procrastination is the “thief of time”.[1] Some people delay Estate Planning because of a perception that Wills are complicated, others may have difficulty talking about the subject for personal reasons or think that their estates
NLS Litigation Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Nevada Legal Services’ Litigation Director David Olshan recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award in connection with Vegas Inc’s 2022 Top Lawyers publication. Although he is not one to seek public praise, we are thrilled to see David receive this well-deserved honor. David has committed his career to public service, having spent 32 years (and counting) fighting
Program Spotlight: The Senior Law Project
The Senior Law Project (SLP) provides free legal services to Nevadans 60 years and older. The SLP is the only program of its kind that serves older adults in the entire state of Nevada. The staff attorneys of the project provide a wide range of legal assistance depending on the individuals’ needs. The services offered
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
