On Dec. 9, a 32-year-old Oldsmar man pleaded guilty to charges of cyberstalking and harassment that involved using his former girlfriend's social media accounts to make inappropriate posts. Though the man lives in Florida and the two dated in that state, the criminal...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2013
Nevada estate planning can benefit from a review at the start
For many people in Nevada, estate planning means the use of tools such as a will or trust, powers of attorney and long-term care planning. By using these in estate planning, individuals in our state can ensure that their wishes are followed when they die or become...
Man allegedly hides stolen jewelry in his stomach
A Florida man is facing theft charges after a body scan revealed some unusual evidence in his stomach. The 21-year-old man was arrested on Dec. 11 after a report of a nearby home invasion. He was originally stopped by police for reckless driving, but officers became...
Estate planning in Nevada includes beneficiary review
In Nevada, people sometimes make designations of beneficiaries on many different accounts. In fact, the number of places that such a designation is required in estate planning tools may be surprising to our readers. Retirement accounts, insurance plans, 529 college...
U.S. airman standing his ground or attempting murder in melee?
In Florida, a hotbed of controversy over Stand Your Ground laws and gun rights, the family of a former Air Force service member was hoping that attention to his case might bring an order for clemency from the Governor's Office. The ex-airman was charged with...
Long-term care a part of estate planning in Nevada
There are many costs that people in Nevada face as they age. Among the most expensive is what is needed to pay for medical care near the end of life. In fact, long-term care can cause stress to some families who must pay for the needs of their loved ones. This is one...
Martin Luther King’s children act as executors of his estate
Many in Nevada recall the heroic actions of Dr. Martin Luther King and his compatriots during the 1960s. Those involved in the civil rights movement fought to gain equal rights for all people. Their efforts made Dr. King a legend. It is that image that is at the...
Florida woman charged with felony murder
A Florida woman received a criminal charge of murder after one man shot another during a robbery attempt. The woman and a 23-year-old man met a month prior to the incident and eventually made another date to meet. The man arrived at the address, but, instead of a...
Florida man freed after appeal
A Florida man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in 2012, but testimony given by the arresting officer led an appeals judge to overturn the lower court's decision. The accused assailant testified during trial that he was affected by...
Nevada estate planning can help avoid some litigation
Railroad baron William Clark made vast sums of money at the end of the 19th century. He left behind only one daughter when he died. That woman, Huguette Clark, died in 2011 at the age of 104. She did not have children but left estate planning documents. This and other...