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Texas History – Where were the First Lightship & Lighthouse in Texas?

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The first lightship was moored at the entrance of Galveston Bay in 1849. It was discontinued from use in 1906. In 1852, the first two lighthouses operating were: (1) Matagorda Lighthouse on Matagorda Island at Pass Cavallo; and (2) Bolivar Point Lighthouse on Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston Bay. The Bolivar Point Lighthouse discontinued service in 1933. The Matagorda Lighthouse discontinued service in 1995. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Where were the First Lightship & Lighthouse in Texas?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Edith Altschul Lehman (1889-1974) - Philanthropist Early in her marriage to Herbert Lehman, Edith Lehman successfully organized a lay social service committee to take care of the family needs of hospitalized patients, which later led to the establishment of Mount Sinai Hospital's first professional social service department and to her many years of association with the hospital. She was involved with two other institutions that would become lifelong causes: the Henry Street Settlement, founded … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

Protecting Your Image

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Some people never consider that they have more to protect after they pass away than their property and money. Yet, many people do have more that needs protection. Many people have an image that needs to be protected. If you have ever appeared on television or radio for any reason, then your image and voice can exist forever. You can determine who can use them in your estate plan. You might have thought that you were just giving a simple interview to a local news station about your business or … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Image

Texas History – Who were the First Indians to Be Tried in a White Man’s Court of Law?

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Colonel Ronald S. Mackenzie arrested Satanta, Satank, and Big Tree, members of the Kiowa Tribe, for their leadership role in the massacre of the Warren wagon train crew en route from Weatherford to Fort Griffin. Mackenzie ordered them to be sent to Jacksboro to stand trial for murder in a Texas district court. Satank died in an escape attempt while being escorted from Fort Sill. At the trial, Satanta and Big Tree received sentences of death by hanging. While awaiting their execution at the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who were the First Indians to Be Tried in a White Man’s Court of Law?

Everyone Can Have a Trust

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If you have been reading our blog, then you know that you need a Will not matter how much money you have. Rich or poor, it is better for your estate to have a Will. Do you need other estate planning documents if you do not have a lot of money? Some people assume that if they do not have a lot of wealth that they can not take advantage of more advanced estate planning tools. That assumption is false. A Revocable Living Trust can be used by anyone. You do not need to have a fortune to fund a … [Read more...] about Everyone Can Have a Trust

Texas History – What were the “Black Codes?”

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In 1866, the Texas legislature passed laws to govern society through a series of harsh measures aimed at the freedmen. Under those rules, collectively referred to as the "Black Codes," former slaves were required to sign labor contracts by early January for the entire year, restrict their travel away from places of employment unless with written permission, show deference to white people, and refrain from voting. … [Read more...] about Texas History – What were the “Black Codes?”

Planning to be an Executor

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When someone asks you to be the Executor of his or her Will, you usually agree to act in that capacity without thinking it through carefully. It is one of those things that people naturally say yes to. However, when it comes to to actually carrying out your duties as an Executor, you will face problems if you have not thought about what you need to do and prepare for it. Most of the time, Executors need to go to Probate to carry out their duties. This requires that you follow formal and set … [Read more...] about Planning to be an Executor