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Texas History – Do You Know By What Treaty the U.S. Formally Relinquished All Claims to Texas?
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Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Woman in Texas to Serve as Governor?
In 1925 Miriam A. Ferguson became the first woman in Texas, and the second woman... [Read more...]
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In the 21st century, travel between countries, whether for business or pleasure, is commonplace. Consequently,... [Read more...]
Using a Personal Property Memorandum in Your Estate Plan
For many people, the personal items that are passed down in an estate plan are... [Read more...]
Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Texan Appointed Secretary to the Navy?
At Lyndon Johnson’s request, President John Kennedy named John Connally Secretary of the Navy in... [Read more...]
What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?
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Texas History – Do You Know the Spanish Explorer Who Mapped the Coastline of Texas?
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda was the Spanish explorer who first mapped the coastline of Texas.... [Read more...]
Why and IRA Makes an Excellent Estate Planning Tool
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Texas History – Do You Know How Many of the 61 Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence Were Native Texans?
Only two (2) of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence were Native Texans... [Read more...]
Choosing a Trustee – Why an Independent Trustee May Be Your Best Choice
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