Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) – 16TH President of the United States, 1861-1865 Abraham Lincoln was a... [Read more...]
Grounds for Contesting Wills
Sometimes people seek to contest Wills simply because they do not like the way the... [Read more...]
Texas History – What Texan “Bet-A-Million” on Barbed Wire Changing the Course of the Frontier?
John Warne "Bet-A-Million" Gates was a barbed wire tycoon from Texas who risked his fortune... [Read more...]
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Doris Day (1922- ) - Actress, Singer & Animal Rights Activist Doris Day is an... [Read more...]
Terri Schiavo’s Brother
You probably remember the Terri Schiavo incident from a few years ago. If not, then... [Read more...]
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Miss America Winners Were From Texas?
Texas has produced three Miss America winners: Jo-Carroll Dennison of Tyler in 1942; Phyllis Ann... [Read more...]
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Robert H. Brooks (1937-2006) - Businessman Robert H. Brooks was an American businessman who, in... [Read more...]
Do You Need More Than a Simple Will?
If you think the fact that you do not have a small fortune means that... [Read more...]
Texas History – Do You Know What Famous Lyricist Served as Defense Counsel for Sam Houston?
Francis Scott Key, who wrote the words to the "Star Spangled Banner," was employed as... [Read more...]
Reclaiming Copyrights
An Executor's duties consist in part of gathering all of the assets of an estate.... [Read more...]
Texas History – What Prominent Texas Family is Responsible for Putting Two Words in the Dictionary?
U.S. Representative Maury Maverick coined the word Gobbledygook after the gobbling of turkeys. Gobbledygook means... [Read more...]
Different Types of Living Trusts
People often come into estate planning attorneys' offices knowing that they would like to get... [Read more...]
