The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
What’s in an Obituary?
We have all read at least one obituary in our lives and many of us have had to write one. Most obituaries follow an unspoken format, but not all. The recent obituary for Mississippi resident Antonia “Toni” Larroux is an example of how an obituary can truly be more than just a somber look back at someone’s life. Toni Larroux died in April of this year. Her obituary, written by her two surviving children, has captured national attention for its tongue-and-cheek approach to what is typically a … [Read more...] about What’s in an Obituary?
Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Town Was Once the Confederate Capital of the State of Missouri?
Marshall, Texas was founded in 1841 as the seat of Harrison County. Marshall quickly became a major city in the state because of its position as a gateway to Texas on several major state coach lines and one of the first railroad lines into Texas. The county had the highest per capita farms and plantations in the south. Local citizens were opposed to the growing wealth and power of the industrial and financial capitalists and centralist tendencies of the Northeast. Consequently, the majority of … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Town Was Once the Confederate Capital of the State of Missouri?
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People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
What Does An Estate Plan in Texas Include?
You have probably been told by more than one well-meaning family member, co-worker, or friend how important it is to create a comprehensive estate plan. If you have yet to take the time to create yours it may be because you don’t have a thorough understanding of what an estate plan in Texas is and what it can do for you and your loved ones. When you think of an estate plan you likely think in terms of a Last Will and Testament. A Will is the foundation of any comprehensive estate plan; … [Read more...] about What Does An Estate Plan in Texas Include?
Texas History – Do You Know When Texas Enacted Antitrust Laws?
James Stephen "Big Jim" Hogg was the 20TH Governor of Texas and the first native Texan to become governor. Prior to becoming governor, Hogg was elected state Attorney General in 1886 on the platform of railroad regulation reform and to reign in abuses by other large corporations. In 1888, Hogg sued the rail companies for attempting to create a monopoly. Hogg won, defeating the powerful rail baron Jay Gould. Hogg tackled the "wildcat" insurance companies, forcing several of them to leave the … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know When Texas Enacted Antitrust Laws?
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It is no good getting furious if you get stuck. What I do is keep thinking about the problem but work on something else. Sometimes it is years before I see the way forward. In the case of information loss and black holes, it was 29 years. Stephen Hawking … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Staggering Disbursements – Why Gifting a Lump Sum Isn’t a Good Idea
Deciding who will receive which assets is hardly the only important decision you will have to make when you create your estate plan. Once you have made that decision, you must decide how you will gift the assets. Gifting a lump sum may not be the best idea. In fact, more and more people are choosing to stagger disbursements to ensure that the assets are not mismanaged. In years past, it was common to leave an adult child who was only 18 or 21 years old a lump sum of money in an estate plan. In … [Read more...] about Staggering Disbursements – Why Gifting a Lump Sum Isn’t a Good Idea
Texas History – Do You Know What Is the Texas Highway Department’s Oldest Ferry?
The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry has been a part of the Texas transportation system since the 19TH century when the skiff, The Tarpon, began operating from Galveston Island. These early operations were commercial ventures and only made the trip when they had paying customers. In 1929, the first regularly scheduled ferry service between Port Bolivar and Galveston Island was established by a privately owned company. By the end of 1929 the company sold its two ferries to Galveston County. After six … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Is the Texas Highway Department’s Oldest Ferry?
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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Dr. Seuss … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
