If you own your own helicopter...you can certainly fly your family in it as you wish.
Have you read any of the posts/news articles etc....before you posted that question?
The news report indicated the crash was fairly close to the Ranch (location of take off).
I would suggest this family is in no way "Trailer Trash".... own a helicopter long enough and you can become poor enough to qualify however.
Was there drinking there....knowing most Texas Ranchers....very likely....just as at mostt Weddings I would presume.