It is no secret to Nevada readers that professional football players occasionally make poor financial decisions, especially with estate planning. Young athletes often make hasty financial decisions, but many find it tempting when given access to large amounts of money...
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Month: January 2014
Police conduct two raids on Florida home
The morning of Jan. 24, police officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Southern Grove Drive in St. Johns County. This raid was the second to occur at the home within one week after neighbors reportedly filed complaints that the residents of the home might...
Nevada estate planning includes the use of trusts and wills
A large number of people in Nevada and elsewhere have estates that are valued between $5 and $10 million. Though some may find this surprising, it is possible because of assets such as investments, real estate and retirement benefits. These people may think that laws...
Man charged for drug possession and trafficking
A 23-year-old Florida man has received several drug charges following a traffic stop in Okeechobee. According to reports, the man was previously convicted of drug possession charges two times in 2012. The latest incident resulted in charges for felony trafficking in...
Nevada residents may sympathize with probate nightmare
When Nevada residents enter the estate planning process, they trust that their wishes will be carried out in detail, with each asset and account properly passed on to the right party. Unfortunately, unforeseen events can quickly throw a solid estate plan into a...
Man accused of large-scale distribution of ‘Spice’
A 28-year-old Florida man who had recently won tickets to see the finale of "Breaking Bad" has been accused of drug crimes. On Dec. 31, the man was taken into custody after authorities accused him of distributing synthetic marijuana, also called "Spice," on a large...
Man arrested for shoplifting in Florida
A man from Tampa was arrested for shoplifting from the Punta Gorda Walmart Super Center. He is suspected of taking close to $1,000 of flash drives and other items. An employee said that he had seen the man put many items, including Gillette razor cartridges, in a...
Estate heirs in Nevada can litigate when ownership is an issue
Readers in Nevada may be familiar with the works of famed artist, Alexander Calder. Calder worked as an abstract artist for decades and produced famed works such as 'Standing Constellation," among others. Now, the heirs of his estate and the heirs and beneficiaries of...
Estate administration requires collecting assets, paying debts
When someone dies, the need arises to determine whether an estate must be filed and administered. Where the decedent has left a will and there are significant assets that he owned at death, the estate must be filed. The same applies if there is no will but there are...
Florida youth coach facing drug charges
A Florida youth football coach is facing serious charges after being caught with marijuana. The 33-year-old man was taken into custody on Dec. 19 and is now facing drug charges. Police in Tampa say they intercepted a package containing approximately 6 pounds of...