One of the many things that an estate administrator might have to worry about is how the ongoing rights of the deceased are going to be protected. In some estates, everything gets settled at a definitive time not too long after the deceased passes away. However, other estates have to worry about rights that continue for a lengthy period of time, such as intellectual property rights and publicity rights. The estate of guitarist Randy Rhoads offers an example of this. Rhoads was a rock guitarist … [Read more...] about Randy Rhoads Estate Lawsuit
Texas History – Who Was the First Native-born Governor of Texas?
James Stephen Hogg was the first native-born governor of Texas. He was elected governor in 1890 and retired in 1895 after serving two terms. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who Was the First Native-born Governor of Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) – 16TH President of the United States, 1861-1865 Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer, an Illinois state legislator, and a Whig Party leader. Lincoln is best known for his constant battle to preserve the Union while abolishing slavery. Raised in a one-room log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky, to become the leader that would motivate the Union to victory in the American Civil War, Lincoln portrayed the American Dream. Yet, Lincoln is also a notable example of someone … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, "I'm possible!" Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Grounds for Contesting Wills
Sometimes people seek to contest Wills simply because they do not like the way the deceased distributed his or her property. However, in order to effectively contest a Will, you need to have legal grounds for doing so and not liking how the Will distributes property is not a legal ground for contesting a Will. Here are a few of the more common legal grounds that people use to contest Wills: Revocation: The Will submitted to Probate was actually revoked by the deceased, for example by creating a … [Read more...] about Grounds for Contesting Wills
Texas History – What Texan “Bet-A-Million” on Barbed Wire Changing the Course of the Frontier?
John Warne "Bet-A-Million" Gates was a barbed wire tycoon from Texas who risked his fortune in the 1870s betting that barbed wire would change the course of the frontier. Gates gave a demonstration in front of the Hord Hotel in San Antonio to show the effectiveness of barbed wire. He made a corral with the wire and filled it with longhorn cattle. The barbed wire successfully contained the livestock and resulted in more orders for the wire than the factory could fill. The wire did, indeed, prove … [Read more...] about Texas History – What Texan “Bet-A-Million” on Barbed Wire Changing the Course of the Frontier?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Doris Day (1922- ) - Actress, Singer & Animal Rights Activist Doris Day is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist. Day began her career in 1939 as a big band singer. Her popularity began to rise after her first hit recording in 1945, "Sentimental Journey." After leaving Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Terri Schiavo’s Brother
You probably remember the Terri Schiavo incident from a few years ago. If not, then here is a brief recap. Schiavo was comatose and on life support. Her doctors and her husband believed that there was no chance she would ever recover and that she would not want to remain on life support. Her other family members disagreed on both counts. The case got ugly and received national attention, especially after President George W. Bush attempted to intervene. Eventually, Schiavo's husband … [Read more...] about Terri Schiavo’s Brother
Texas History – Do You Know How Many Miss America Winners Were From Texas?
Texas has produced three Miss America winners: Jo-Carroll Dennison of Tyler in 1942; Phyllis Ann George of Denton in 1971; and Shirley Cothran of Fort Worth in 1975. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know How Many Miss America Winners Were From Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Robert H. Brooks (1937-2006) - Businessman Robert H. Brooks was an American businessman who, in 1967, founded Naturally Fresh Foods, a condiment and salad dressing manufacturer in the Atlanta area. But, he is most notably remembered for his other business venture, Hooters of America, Inc. In 1984, Brooks bought the expansion and franchise rights for Hooters from Lynn D. Stewart and his five minority partners. Brooks founded Hooters of America, Inc., along with a group of investors. He … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
