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Texas History – Do You Know When the First Time an Airplane Was Used for Military Purposes?

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During February and March of 1911, the aviation section of the U.S. Army was attached to a military force along the Rio Grande River, and for the first time in American history an airplane was used for military purposes, and the use occurred in Texas airspace. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know When the First Time an Airplane Was Used for Military Purposes?

The Triathlon Journey Continues

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Dear Family, Friends, Clients & Colleagues: It has been awhile since I wrote about one of my triathlons, so I thought I would share a story about one of my recent events. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks Stephen A. Mendel ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’s 4:20 a.m. on September 28, 2014. It’s a Sunday morning, and I am wide awake. This is a good sign, because the alarm is set for 4:35 a.m. Today’s a big day. … [Read more...] about The Triathlon Journey Continues

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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William Lewis Moody, Jr. (`865-1954) - Entrepreneur & Philanthropist William Lewis Moody was an American financier and entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas. In 1889, Moody persuaded his father to open a bank. Later, the family acquired the National Bank of Texas, which became the W.L. Moody Bank. In 1907, Moody opened the City National Bank, which later became Moody National Bank. Moody had entered the insurance business in 1905 by helping to organize the American National Insurance Company. … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

Accidental Disinheritance

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Many people do not know that it is possible to pass away and have their children receive no portion of their estates. This is true even when the deceased has a clear intent to makes sure that the children receive an inheritance. Recently, we have learned that this may have happened to Louis Armstrong who passed away several decades ago. The musician was believed to have passed away without any biological children. His wife signed an affidavit with the court that said that was true. What she … [Read more...] about Accidental Disinheritance

Texas History – Do You Know What the “Semicolon Court” Was?

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This historic and derisive appellation was given to the Supreme Court of Texas during Reconstruction in Texas. The name was given because the court invalidated the general election of 1873 based on the placement of a semicolon in Section 6, Article 3 of the Constitution of 1869. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What the “Semicolon Court” Was?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Stephen LaTreal McNair (1973-200) - NFL Football Player Steve McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his National Football League (NFL) career with the Tennessee Titans. McNair played college football at Alcorn State in Lorman, Mississippi, where he won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA. He was drafted third overall by the NFL’s Houston Oilers in 1995, becoming the Oilers’ regular starting quarterback in 1997, their first season … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

How Good is a No Contest Clause?

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People often ask estate planning attorneys how they can make sure that their wishes are fulfilled after they pass away. People have a legitimate fear that their family will not listen to their wishes and obey the dictates in their estate plans. This is because they have heard horror stories about estate challenges gone awry. The truth is that estate planning attorneys have a variety of ways to make sure that your wishes are fulfilled. None of these methods are perfect by themselves, but used in … [Read more...] about How Good is a No Contest Clause?