In all likelihood, you will not die tomorrow. Have you wondered what will happen if you do though? Human beings are not immortal and we can pass away at any time for any number of reasons that do not involve getting hit by a bus. If you do not have an estate plan, you are leaving an awful lot of work behind you for someone else. No one wants to think about his or her own death, but that is not an excuse for not making an estate plan. If you do not do it, then your loved ones will have to figure … [Read more...] about What Happens if You Die Tomorrow?
Texas History – Do You Know How the Expression “Two Bits” Came About?
Coins were a rarity in early Texas, so colonists used the Spanish silver dollar known as "pieces of eight." These were minted in Mexico City in 1535 and in the 1730's. The coin could actually be cut into eight pie-shaped pieces called "bits." Each bit was worth twelve and a half cents in U.S. currency. When the U.S. coined the quarter, it was worth twenty-five cents, or two bits. The half dollar was worth four bits, etc. The word peso is actually an abbreviation for the phrase, peso del ocho, … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How the Expression “Two Bits” Came About?
Thought for the Day:
"The more people have studied different methods of bringing up children the more they have come to the conclusion that what good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is the best after all." The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care Benjamin Spock … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Poor People Need Wills Too
Everyone needs a Will. Even if you do not have a significant financial portfolio, you should have a Will. In fact, a Will might be even more important for people with fewer financial resources. Wealthy people can use all sorts of advanced estate planning tools, but people with more limited resources generally can only use a Will. A Will is your chance to tell people what should happen to the property that you have after you pass away. Even if you do not have any financial assets, you need a … [Read more...] about Poor People Need Wills Too
Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Spanish Explorer to Come to Texas?
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. A mighty storm, believed to be a hurricane, separated the boats of his expedition and washed the surviving men ashore at various locations now thought to range from Last Island, Louisiana to Galveston, San Luis, Matagorda, St. Joseph’s, and Mustang islands in Texas. Many historians contend that Cabeza de Vaca landed on Galveston Island. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who Was the First Spanish Explorer to Come to Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) - Actor Humphrey Bogart is widely regarded as a cultural icon. The American Film Institute ranked Bogart as the greatest male star in the history of American cinema. Bogart began acting in 1921 and became a regular in Broadway productions in the 1920s and 1930s. When the stock market crash of 1929 reduced the demand for plays, Bogart turned to film. Bogart’s breakthrough as a leading man came in 1941, with High Sierra and The Maltese Falcon. The next year, … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
[Daddy] said: "All children must look after their own upbringing." Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands. Anne Frank … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Be Careful With Financial Planners
Using the services of a financial planner can be extremely beneficial as a way to preserve and grow your assets for your estate. However, not all financial planners are equal and you should have an idea of what to look out for when deciding which one to use. The wrong financial planner can cost your estate money. The first thing you should ask potential financial planners is what their qualifications are. Find out if they have any degrees or certifications and what they had to do to get them. … [Read more...] about Be Careful With Financial Planners
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Indian Tribes Inhabited Early Texas?
Thirteen (13). The Atakapa (1), Caddo (2) and Kadohadacho (3) tribes occupied the southeastern region. Wichita (4) and Tonkawa (5) tribes roamed the prairies in central Texas. The Karankawa (6) and Coahuiltecan (7) Indians lived along the southern coastal area and the south Texas plains to the Rio Grande. The Lipan Apache (8), Jumano (9) and Tigua (10) roamed the Southwestern portions of the state. The Kiowa (11), Kiowa Apache (12), and Comanche(13) tribes occupied what is now called the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Indian Tribes Inhabited Early Texas?
Business Lessons From The Comic World
At some point in your life, you've probably read an Archie comic or at least seen one at a grocery store checkout aisle. If you run a family business, you can learn more from Archie comics than simple life lessons about growing up in a small town. Unfortunately, what you will learn is not in any comic issue, but in the lack of succession planning in the business and why you should make succession planning part of your estate plan. Consider the case of the company with two CEOs at odds with each … [Read more...] about Business Lessons From The Comic World
