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OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 3 of 3

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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”?

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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?

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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?

OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 2 of 3

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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

Texas History – What was the “Lost Battalion”?

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One unit of the Thirty-Sixth Infantry Division, the Second Battalion of the 131ST Field Artillery, comprised of young men from farms and small towns in north-central Texas, became known as the "Lost Battalion" when it dropped out of sight for more than a year after its capture by Japanese forces in Java in early 1942. The Japanese compelled the survivors and other Allied prisoners of war to build a railway in the Burma-Thailand jungle in 1942-43, including the famous bridge on the River Kwai, … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the “Lost Battalion”?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979) - 41ST Vice President of the United States; 49TH Governor of New York Rockefeller, a Republican, was politically moderate with the exception of the extremely harsh drug laws he supported. As Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973, his achievements included the expansion of the State University of New York, efforts to protect the environment, the building of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany, increased facilities and personnel for medical … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 1 of 3

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Also known as “Do Not Resuscitate” Orders, DNRs allow you to order doctors or other hospital personnel to withhold treatment in certain situations. Talk to our office about making a DNR Order a part of your estate planning documents. Texas recognizes In-Hospital DNRs and Out-of-Hospital DNRs. Although similar, Out-of-Hospital DNR Orders direct nonhospital staff, including emergency medical personnel. Typically, emergency medical personnel refer to paramedics and hospital emergency room … [Read more...] about OOH-DNR Orders in Texas: Part 1 of 3

Texas History – How Many Texas Men Served in World War II?

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Approximately 750,000 Texans served in the U.S. armed forces. Approximately 75 percent served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force, with 25 percent in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Approximately 23,000 Texans died while serving in World War II. … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Many Texas Men Served in World War II?