With the Labor Day holiday quickly approaching, it is important for Florida residents to be aware of the heightened law enforcement efforts in place over the weekend. Often, extra police officers will patrol the streets over holiday weekends, seeking out drivers they...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: August 2012
Nevada estate planning may include gifting to limit taxes
Many in Nevada may recall that Wal-Mart, the large discount retail chain, was founded by Sam Walton. Our readers, however, may not be aware that when Walton died, his heirs paid no estate tax. This was accomplished using estate planning tools, which subsequently left...
Charges Against Florida Doctor Thrown Out Due to High Volume of Evidence
In an unusual case, prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss charges filed against a Florida doctor in 2007. When the charges were initially filed, the doctor was allegedly involved in a huge operation, in which he sold prescription medications to patients he...
Estate planning in Nevada benefits from periodic review
Many people in Nevada know that it is important to create an estate plan so that wishes as to asset distribution are known after a person's death. However, what many do not realize is that it is just as important to review the existing estate plan periodically as it...
Alleged Tampa Drug Dealer Faces Third-Degree Murder Charges
In an unusual case, an individual described as a "known drug dealer" by Tampa police has been charged in the February 2012 death of a 21-year-old man.According to police reports, the deceased was found in his house. Law enforcement officers had received a report of a...
Nevada estate planning can be beneficial for blended families
Having a blended family can lead to big challenges for a person considering estate planning in Nevada. The estate plan that is created must reflect the wishes of both spouses and provide for a surviving spouse after the death of one of the spouses. Without effective...
Flexible wording may be crucial in a Nevada estate
A recent out-of-state probate court decision has brought to light many of the changing laws that govern estate formation. What is worth noting for Nevada residents is the importance of keeping an estate current with the constantly changing tax laws that surround the...