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Hitting a Fastball

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Many things in life seem like they are easy to do until you actually try to do them. This is one of the reasons that people enjoy watching sports so much. They seem so easy, but anyone who has ever tried to play a sport knows that it is extremely difficult. It looks easy to hit a fastball, but step into the batter's box and you will find out just how difficult it is. It requires a certain skill set and training that most of us just do not have. This phenomenon is not unique to sports. Being an … [Read more...] about Hitting a Fastball

Do You Need a Social Media Will?

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In estate planning many different ideas come and go as laws and ideas change. The latest fads revolve around what to do with your social media accounts after you pass away. The idea is to give someone the ability to access your accounts and set out how you want them handled. While this is generally a good idea, it needs to be executed properly. The big thing now is called a Social Media Will. It's a separate document for your social media accounts. Do you really need it though? You should have … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Social Media Will?

Texas History – What was the First “Rolling Stone” magazine?

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The first Rolling Stone magazine was published in Austin, Texas, between 1894 and 1895. It contained humorous articles, political notes, cartoons, and jokes and was published by Sydney Porter, who came to Texas from North Carolina. Porter went on to bigger fame writing under the pseudonym of O. Henry, but was later charged with embezzlement from a bank where he worked as a teller. He fled to Central America but returned in 1897 to visit his sick wife and was arrested in March 1898. He was found … [Read more...] about Texas History – What was the First “Rolling Stone” magazine?

Spouses Sometimes Need Separate Attorneys

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One difficult aspect of estate planning is what to do when you and your spouse disagree about what should be done with the estate. One spouse might want Joint Wills, while the other spouse might want to explore different options. This makes using the same lawyer for both spouses difficult. In these cases, it might be better if each spouse employs their own attorneys. I know, you don't want to pay for one attorney, let alone two. However, if you and your spouse cannot agree, then a single … [Read more...] about Spouses Sometimes Need Separate Attorneys

Texas History – Who is Known as the Yellow Rose of Texas?

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The song "The Yellow Rose of Texas" is about Emily D. West (also known as Emily Morgan). Emily was an indentured servant on the Morgan plantation. As a result of her mixed ancestry, she had a light skin color, which is why the song makes reference to her as yellow. In 1836, Emily was seized by Mexican forces during the looting of Galveston. According to the legend, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President of Mexico and commander of the Mexican army, took a liking to Emily, and she became … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who is Known as the Yellow Rose of Texas?

Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

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Dennis Hopper (1936-2010) - Actor & Director Dennis Hopper was an actor, film maker, and artist. As a young man , Hopper became interested in acting and eventually became a student of the Actors Studio. He made his first television appearance in 1954 and appeared in two films featuring James Dean. During the next ten years, Hopper appeared frequently on television in guest roles, and by the end of the 1960s had played supporting roles in several films. He directed and starred in Easy Rider … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?

You Don’t Have to be on an Allowance

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When your children were young, you gave them an allowance. It taught them to be responsible about money and not spend more than they made. Many elderly people fear that when they get old, their children will reverse the tables and put their parents on an allowance. For this reason, many seniors are afraid to make an estate plan as they think it means giving up control over their finances. However, you can make an estate plan and retain control of your finances. At its core, an estate plan is … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to be on an Allowance