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 … [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?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) - 34TH President of the United States, 1953-1961 Prior to his presidency, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II, and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He had the responsibility of planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in 1942-43, and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45. In 1951, he became the first supreme commander of NATO. Eisenhower defeated Adlai … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Charm is the ability to make someone else think that both of you are pretty wonderful. Kathleen Winsor … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Changes to the Estate Tax
Estate planning attorneys everywhere are trying to let everyone know that the lifetime estate tax exemption of $5.12 million is scheduled to decrease at the beginning of 2013. Under normal circumstances, attorneys would be urging you to contact your congressmen and congresswomen to ask them to vote to keep the current limit. You can try that. However, the reality is that in the current political climate it is unlikely to have any affect, especially in an election year. This time, the wisest … [Read more...] about Changes to the Estate Tax
Texas History – Do You Know the Date the Texas Declaration of Independence Was Adopted?
The Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted following a unanimous vote from the delegates on March 2, 1836. Fifty-nine (59) delegates eventually signed the document. They, along with three (3) people delayed by security circumstances, represented all of settled Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know the Date the Texas Declaration of Independence Was Adopted?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Rosa Parks (1913-2005) - Civil Rights Activist Most historians date the beginning of the modern civil rights movement in the U.S. to December 1, 1955. That was the day Rosa Parks, an unknown seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. She was arrested and fined for violating a city ordinance. Her single act of defiance inspired tens of thousands of working-class blacks, led by Martin Luther King, to boycott the local buses for more than a … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
