Traditionally, people in Nevada seeking to create an estate plan did so using paper and pencil. This old-school approach resulted with paper documents that an individual then placed in a safe spot so that their heirs and beneficiaries could access the documents when...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2012
What Happens When Drug Labs Do Not Follow Protocols?
In the past few years, there have been a number of incidents across the country in which crime labs have been investigated for failing to adhere to standards and regulations. In such situations, when a crime lab is found to have acted improperly, evidence previously...
Probate and estate litigation: “Thriller” claim settled
Many readers in Las Vegas will recall that singer Michael Jackson's death in the summer of 2009 sparked much controversy. At the time of his death, the singer was being sued by several people and owed an estimated $500 million in debts. After his death, his estate has...
Estate planning may protect the family future in Las Vegas
There are many reasons that some in Las Vegas seek to avoid estate planning. Often their avoidance is based on the lack of desire to consider their own mortality. However, as at least one authority notes, estate planning can help to ensure that your heirs and...
Tampa Sees Rise in Number of Scooter Thefts
According to law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County, both the number of people using scooters as a primary mode of transportation and the number of scooter thefts have been on the rise this year.Law enforcement officers report that thefts of motorcycles and...
Increased Police Enforcement in Florida Over Labor Day Weekend
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...
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...