Audry Hepburn (1929-1993) - Actress Audrey Hepburn was an accomplished actress who was one of the few to win an Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award. Ms. Hepburn devoted most of her later life to UNICEF, an international charity that provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Audrey had a passion for humanitarian work and spent time in Africa, South America, and Asia. In late 1992, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
What we think, we become. Buddha … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
The Estate Tax Again
In their first Presidential debate, Mitt Romney and President Obama spent a lot of time talking about taxes. However, neither one of them mentioned anything about the estate tax and the looming problem with the exemption limit. That was disappointing as it is a big, hidden issue for a lot of middle class families. Moderate senators, John McCain and Ben Nelson have both stated that they do not expect any fix to the estate tax issue this year because the political parties are simply too far … [Read more...] about The Estate Tax Again
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died at the Battle of San Jacinto?
General Sam Houston stated in his report "our aggregate force for the field" was 783 fighting at the time of battle. Two (2) were killed, and twenty-three (23) wounded. Six (6) of the wounded later died. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Thought for the Day:
At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year. Thomas Tusser … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
A Real American Tragedy
On the long list of things that should never happen, the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School rank near the top. Please pray for the victims: Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Rachel Davino, 29 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Dawn Hochsprung, 47 Madeleine Hsu, 6 Catherine Hubbard, 6 Chase Kowalski, 7 Jesse Lewis, 6 James Mattioli, 6 Grace McDonnell, 7 Anne Marie Murphy, 52 Emilie Parker, 6 Jack Pinto, 6 Noah Pozner, 6 Caroline Previdi, 6 Jessica … [Read more...] about A Real American Tragedy
Updating Your Estate Plan in 2012
If you currently have an estate plan, you should visit an attorney to have it updated this year. The laws concerning the gift tax and the estate tax are currently scheduled to change at the end of this year. You need to make sure that your estate plan is up to date and conforms with any new laws. If you don't, then your family might not receive all of the inheritance that you thought you were leaving them. Estate planning attorneys have many different ways to lessen the gift tax and estate tax … [Read more...] about Updating Your Estate Plan in 2012
Texas History – Do You Know How Long the Battle of San Jacinto Lasted?
In his official report, General Sam Houston stated that the main battle lasted only eighteen (18) minutes. However, furious search-and-destroy activities continued until nightfall. The round- up of captured prisoners, which included General Santa Ana, went on for several days. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Long the Battle of San Jacinto Lasted?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Alexandra Scott (1996-2004) - Advocate for Pediatric Cancer Research Alexandra "Alex" Scott was an American cancer patient who, at the age of four (4), started a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood-cancer research. She died of neuroblastoma at the age of eight (8). Since her death, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has collected more than $50 million to fight pediatric cancers. Each year "Lemonade Days" occurs where people all over the nation set up lemonade stands to raise … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Clear your mind of "can't." Samuel Johnson … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
