No one ever plans on getting divorced, but it is a fact of life that can happen to anyone. You may think that you have all of your affairs in order after your divorce. However, you should take the time to revisit your estate plan to make sure that it still does what you want it to. Under most circumstances, any provisions in your Will that leave property to an ex-spouse will be stripped from the Will. Your ex-spouse will not inherit from you. However, that leaves the question open as to who … [Read more...] about Update Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
Texas History – Do You Know What the “Whip-Handle Dispatch” Was?
The "whip-handle dispatch" refers to a group of letters sent from Matamoros, Mexico, to Texas in 1836. The letters, which were hidden in a hollow whip handle, were written to warn the Texans that a large number of Mexican troops might invade Texas in the summer of 1836. The dispatch resulted in the issuance of a circular calling for the enlistment of the militia on June 20, 1836. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What the “Whip-Handle Dispatch” Was?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Sonny Bono (1935-1998) - Recording Artist/Record Producer/Politician Sonny Bono began his music career at Specialty Records where his song "Things You Do to Me" was recorded by Sam Cooke. He went on to work for the record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s as a promotion man and percussionist. He received commercial success with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged, and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You Babe" and … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them. Lady Bird Johnson … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
LGBTQ Couples Need Powers of Attorney
Most people will reach a point in life where they are no longer able to manage their own financial affairs and make their own health care decisions. By law, your spouse can often step in and make those decisions. But, for members of the LGBTQ community that is not an option everywhere. Instead LGBTQ need to have legal documentation if they want their partners to take care of things. A General Durable Power of Attorney is the appropriate document to state who you want to manage your financial … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Couples Need Powers of Attorney
LGBTQ Couples Need Powers of Attorney
Most people will reach a point in life where they are no longer able to manage their own financial affairs and make their own health care decisions. By law, your spouse can often step in and make those decisions. But, for members of the LGBTQ community that is not an option everywhere. Instead LGBTQ need to have legal documentation if they want their partners to take care of things. A General Durable Power of Attorney is the appropriate document to state who you want to manage your financial … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Couples Need Powers of Attorney
Texas History – Do You Know What Was the “Runaway Scrape”?
The "Runaway Scrape" was a term used to describe the rush of families moving eastward to Louisiana in the spring of 1836 after hearing horror stories of the Mexican atrocities at San Antonio, San Patricio, Agua Dulce, Refugio, and Goliad. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Was the “Runaway Scrape”?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
George Washington (1732-1799) - 1ST President of the United States (1789-1797) George Washington is known for his greatness as a general and as the nation’s first President. He was very disappointed when two different political parties were developing at the end of his first term. Much to the nation’s disappointment Washington did not run for a third term. In addition to serving as our first president, he was a successful leader in the fight for independence from Great Britain, the first person … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
The Medicaid Program in Texas
Medicaid is a federally funded health insurance program for low-income and elderly individuals. Unlike the Medicare program, the Medicaid program is income-based and reserved for certain groups of individuals with limited means and resources. Medicare is age-based and does not depend on an individual’s income. Medicare is available to U.S. citizens and other legal residents who are at least 65. In Texas, residents with limited means may qualify for Medicaid insurance if disabled, blind or at … [Read more...] about The Medicaid Program in Texas
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died in the Goliad Massacre?
On Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836, the imprisoned Texans at Goliad arose at dawn, fell into three ranks, and marched off in different directions under guard. The men assumed they were being sent off for work details. At a given signal, the Mexican soldiers opened fire at the sitting and kneeling prisoners. The Mexicans then killed the sick and wounded, which included Colonel Fannin, but spared others who had not directly taken up arms against Mexico. In total, 342 Texans were slaughtered in cold … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Texans Died in the Goliad Massacre?
