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Texas History – How Did Mexico Colonize Texas?

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The colonization of Texas by Mexico started in 1821, when Mexico won independence from Spain, and made Texas part of the new nation. The northern and eastern regions remained in the hands of the Indian tribes because some were hostile to Mexican rule. Attempts to interest large numbers of Mexicans to settle in Texas failed. To create a buffer between the more populous regions of Mexico and the Indians to the north and the aggressively expanding United States on the east, the Mexican government … [Read more...] about Texas History – How Did Mexico Colonize Texas?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Mary Elizabeth Moody Northen (1892-1986) - Financier & Philanthropist   Upon the death of her father, William Lewis Moody, Jr., Northen was named president or chairman of the board of more than 50 corporations her father had controlled, including the American National Insurance Company which, at the time of Moody's death, was the biggest insurance company west of the Mississippi River.  She was also named chairman of the board for the Moody National Bank. Northen continued to maintain … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

Not Everyone Needs a Trust

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In the last post, we told you that everyone can have a Revocable Living Trust. They are not just for the wealthy. However, that begs the question, does everyone need a Revocable Living Trust? If you go online and read about what you should have for your estate plan, it is easy to come away with the impression that everyone should have a Revocable Living Trust. It might even seem that it's the world's greatest legal instrument given to us from above as a special gift. That's because many online … [Read more...] about Not Everyone Needs a Trust

Texas History – Do You Know Who Controlled the Port of Galveston Island in 1819?

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Pirates Jean and Pierre Lafitte controlled the port of entry into what would later become the Texas republic. Those infamous pirates received James Long, an explorer trying to gain control of Galveston to establish a supply line, but refused to cooperate with him. In fact, they plotted to betray him to the Spanish because a stronger American presence in Galveston would antagonize the Spanish and be averse to the interests of the Lafittes, who had recently been excluded from the New Orleans … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Controlled the Port of Galveston Island in 1819?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) - 32ND President of the United States, 1933-1945   Franklin D. Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. The only American president elected to more than two terms, he facilitated a durable coalition that realigned American politics for decades. With the bouncy popular song "Happy Days Are Here Again" … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

Are Living Wills Obsolete?

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Medicine is a rapidly developing science. Every year brings new advances in technology that can help sustain life longer than the previous year. This actually creates problems in preparing for your own end of life care. A Living Will might no longer be an appropriate document if you do not want your life to be sustained by artificial means. Living Wills typically state that if you are suffering from a terminal condition with no hope of recovery that doctors should not sustain your life by … [Read more...] about Are Living Wills Obsolete?