Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994) - American Icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis was the wife of John F. Kennedy, the 35TH President of the United States, during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Five years later, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. They remained married until his death in 1975. For the final two decades of her life, Jackie Onassis had a career as a book editor. She is remembered for her contributions to the arts and preservation of … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston S. Churchill … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
How Long Does Probate Take in Texas?
When someone dies, his or her estate must pass through legal process known as probate. The probate process is intended to accomplish a number of important objectives. The amount of time it takes in Texas to pass through probate will depend on a variety of factors; however, in most cases even a fairly simple estate will take a minimum of six months to make it through probate. The main objectives of the probate process are to locate an inventory a decedent's assets, and ensure that all creditors … [Read more...] about How Long Does Probate Take in Texas?
Texas History – Do You Know What Was the First State Sponsored College in Texas?
The first public institution of higher education in Texas began in 1871 when the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas was established as a land-grant college by the Texas Legislature. Classes began on October 4, 1876. Although Texas A&M was originally established under the Texas Constitution as a branch of the yet-to-be-created University of Texas, subsequent acts of the Texas Legislature never gave University of Texas any authority over Texas A&M. In the 1960s, the Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Was the First State Sponsored College in Texas?
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Jason “Jay” Gould (1836-1892) - Businessman & Railroad Developer Jay Gould was a leading American Railroad developer and speculator. He has long been vilified as an archetypal robber baron, whose successes made him the ninth riches man in history. It all began with his school principal, who was credited with getting him a job working as a bookkeeper for a blacksmith. A year later, the blacksmith offered Gould half interest in the blacksmith shop, which he later sold to his father during … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others. Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Is Probate Always Required?
When an individual dies the assets owned by the deceased are typically required to pass through a legal process known as probate. The probate process can be lengthy and costly. Understandably, beneficiaries, heirs, family members, and loved ones as well as creditors would prefer not to have to wait through the formal probate process. Fortunately, for small estates that qualify there are alternatives to formal probate in Texas. The purpose of probate is to ensure that all of a decedent's assets … [Read more...] about Is Probate Always Required?
Texas History – Do You Know What Railroad Company Established Texarkana?
There was a keen rivalry between the 1870s railroad builders. The Texas and Pacific Railroad reached across Texas to the Arkansas state line. The border was the logical place for the different railways to connect. On December 8, 1873, the Texas and Pacific Railroad sold the first two lots for the future city. It is not known who gave Texarkana its name. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Railroad Company Established Texarkana?
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Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) (1904–1991) – Author Theodor Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children’s picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. Geisel published 46 children’s books, often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of anapestic meter. His most celebrated books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the Egg, Horton Hears … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
