In 1942, women became involved directly with the military when the U.S. Army organized the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron and the Women’s Flying Training Detachment. In 1943, the army consolidated those entities into the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) with an expanded mission. To release male military pilots for combat duty, the U.S. Army assigned WASP pilots to teach basic flight training to men, ferry planes within the United States, tow targets at gunnery practice sites, and … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who were the Women Airforce Service Pilots?
Thought for the Day:
Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Bil Keane … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
An Attorney for the Executor
When people find out that they have been named as an Executor in a recently deceased family member's Will, they have many questions about what they should do. Most people do not have a lot of experience administering estates and they need to discover what their responsibilities and duties are. This can lead many people to seek information online. Unfortunately, as in almost every other area of knowledge, there is a lot of bad information online. What Executors should do is to schedule an … [Read more...] about An Attorney for the Executor
Texas History – Who was the Highest-Decorated American in World War II?
A Texan named Audie L. Murphy, the famous screen star from Celeste, Hunt County, Texas.1 He earned and received every decoration of valor the United States had to offer plus five decorations presented to him from France and Belgium. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who was the Highest-Decorated American in World War II?
Thought for the Day:
When I woke up this morning lying in bed, I was asking myself, "What are some of the secrets of success in life?" I found the answer right there, in my very room. The fan said...Be Cool. The Roof said...Aim High. The window said...See the World. The Clock said...Every minute is precious. The Mirror said...Reflect before you act. The Calendar...Be up-to-date. The door said...Push hard for your goals. Author Unknown … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 3 of 3
Similar to estate planning testamentary formalities, you must comply with the statutory formalities required for DNR Orders. You must sign your DNR-OOH Order in front of at least two witnesses. If you are unable to sign the document and authorize someone else to sign it on your behalf, the third-party signing agent must do it in front of at least two witnesses. In some circumstances, you may also be able to sign in front of a notary if you cannot find two witnesses, but the notary may not be … [Read more...] about OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 3 of 3
Texas History – Who were the “Tough ‘Ombres”?
Soldiers of the 90TH Infantry Division, made up of young men from Texas and Oklahoma, wore a "T-O" patch on their shoulders to signify their Texas-Oklahoma connection. During the war when replacements from other states became a part of the 90TH Division, words to explain the "T-O" changed to "Tough ‘Ombres." Their combat activities included landing on Utah Beach in Normandy on D-Day, and advancing across Europe as far as Czechoslovakia by war’s end. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who were the “Tough ‘Ombres”?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Leland Standford (1824-1893) - Industrialist & Politician Leland Standford migrated to California from New York at the time of the Gold Rush and became a successful merchant and wholesaler, and continued to build his business empire. He served one two-year term as governor of California and, later, eight years as a U.S. senator. As president of Southern Pacific and Central Pacific railroads, he had tremendous power in the region and a lasting impact on California. In 1884, following the … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Fall seven times, stand up eight. Japanese Proverb … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 2 of 3
In the last blog, we discussed why you would want to draft an OOH-DNR or Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Order as part of your estate planning documents. Now, we will cover what is necessary to create a valid order. First, you must be at least 18 years old to create a valid OOH-DNR Order and be mentally competent, which requires you to be of sound mind when signing and creating the document. At the very least, you should be able to understand that what you are signing and its implications. … [Read more...] about OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 2 of 3
