There are many reasons that people in Nevada enter into the estate planning process. In many cases, they turn to commonly used tools such as wills and trusts as they begin estate planning. However, one recent article notes that are additional steps to be taken to...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: April 2013
Florida man sentenced on data theft charge
A 39-year-old Florida man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for theft of hospital data. The man had previously worked at an injury hotline. He was convicted of paying a husband and wife, who worked for Florida Hospital, to access patient data...
Estate planning for the digital age
Estate planning has taken an interesting turn as culture shifts towards greater digital dependency. Entire lives are documented through photos, emails, and social network sites. This brings an interesting question to light for Nevada readers in the event that one...
Florida man faces multiple drug charges
A 22-year-old Florida man faces multiple criminal charges related to drugs. The resident of Palm Coast, Florida, was charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation. The case is pending and additional criminal charges...
Potential changes could affect estate planning tools in Nevada
As our readers who are familiar with this column know well, there are many tools available to those seeking to protect their assets from the federal estate and gift tax. Some in Nevada were particularly happy when the American Tax Relief Act was enacted early this...
Shooting suspect turns himself in after video surfaces
A suspect in a March 24 shooting has turned himself into police after witnesses identified him from surveillance video. The 22-year-old man is being charged with first-degree murder due to the fact that the victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after the shooting....
Nevada trust administration: Avoid probate with a living trust
Many people in Nevada are aware that there are important reasons to enter into estate planning. These include the limitation of costs for an estate and the desire to avoid the probate process. Some may consider creating a trust that can be used both while an...
Spring Hill couple faces drug charges after search
A 36-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were arrested at their Spring Hill home after police searched the house on a warrant March 15 and allegedly found cash, a stolen handgun and drugs. The pair faces drug offenses that include marijuana possession with intent to...
Estate planning in Nevada includes the use of diverse tools
Estate planning in Nevada is important to many people for many different reasons. The reasons that people begin the estate planning process include the need to distribute assets to their heirs at the time of their death, as well as the desire to ensure that they are...