and against Travis Ward in a final order issued in October 2015. Ward counter-sued based upon an oral agreement entered into with his son in 1977 whereby, in exchange for Travis Ward making his extensive banking contacts available to Michael, Michael gave his father a 40% interest in Michael's future income. The claim by Travis was refuted by Michael and the case never went forward. The original filing claimed 50% and there was only mention of a distribution after years of the ongoing suite. Travis Ward testified he intended to put any monies received into the children's trust. Michael denies the existence of this agreement with his father. References 1922 births 2015 deaths People from Dallas American businesspeople American billionaires People associated with direct selling People from Jacksonville, Texas