When people first start looking into getting an estate plan, many of them start by looking online for information. They type some keywords into a search engine and visit the pages that show up looking for information. That might be how many of you got to this page and why you are reading now. If that is you, then you need to be careful. Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous people online who are trying to sell you bad estate documents that you do not want or need. These bad documents can … [Read more...] about Non-Attorney Estate Planners
Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Store Was the First in the State to Install Escalators?
In 1909 the Sanger Brothers store became the first store in the state to install escalators. Philip, Isaac, Lehman, Jacob, David, Sam, and Alexander Sanger established their wholesale and retail dry goods firm in 1857. Isaac opened the first store in McKinney and was joined by Lehman in 1859 and by Philip in 1860. Each of the brothers ran a store and as more brothers joined the business more stores were added. In 1868, the firm became the first Texas business to open a buying office in New York, … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Texas Store Was the First in the State to Install Escalators?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) - 37TH President of the United States, 1963-1969 Lyndon B. Johnson was born in a small farmhouse in Stonewall, Texas. In 1926, Johnson attended Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College, participating in debate and campus politics, which helped refine his skills of persuasion and political organization. After college Johnson taught Mexican-American children at the Welhausen School in Cotulla, where he discovered his desire to make a difference and perhaps better the … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Always do what you are afraid to do. Ralph Waldo Emerson … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Digital Assets in Texas
Administering an estate today has many challenges that were not present even a decade ago. The world has changed a lot with the popularity of personal computers and the Internet. Today, estate administrators have to worry about the deceased's social media accounts, such as Twitter and Facebook. The estate has to figure out how to gain access to these accounts and shut them down. A few states have specific laws about these digital accounts that grant the administrator of the estate access. … [Read more...] about Digital Assets in Texas
Texas History – Do You Know Where the First Radio Station in Texas Was?
The City of Dallas can take pride in claiming to have the first radio station in Texas and the first radio station west of the Mississippi River. WRR-1310 AM began broadcasting in August 1920. This radio station is still in operation with the call letters WRR FM and can be found at 101.1 FM. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Where the First Radio Station in Texas Was?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Lucille Désirée Ball (1911-1989) - Actress & Comedian Lucille Ball was and American comedienne, model, film and televison actress, and studio executive. She was the star of the sitcoms I love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here’s Lucy, and Life with Lucy, and was one of the most popular and influential stars in the United States during her lifetime. In 1962, Ball became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, which produced many successful and popular … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Whatever you are, be a good one. Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Power of Attorney Issues
General Durable Powers of Attorney are wonderful to have in place in the event that you become incapacitated. Having this simple document ready to go is far better than having to go through the long and complicated guardianship process so that someone else can handle your financial affairs for you when you are unable to do so. However, a General Durable Power of Attorney is not necessarily a magic solution. Just getting the document is not enough. A General Durable Power of Attorney creates a … [Read more...] about Power of Attorney Issues
Texas History – Do You Know What is the Shortest River in Texas?
The Comal River, only two-and-a-half miles long, rises from a number of large springs in the northwestern part of New Braunfels in Comal County and flows southeast into the Guadalupe River. The name Comal comes from a Spanish word for a flat earthenware pan used to cook maize cakes. The numerous small, flat islands in the river reminded early Spaniards of the pans. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What is the Shortest River in Texas?
