Here we are. The last few weeks of 2019, and the new decade is right around the corner. Do you have anything new and exciting coming up in 2020? Often, the start of a new year brings with it some big changes. What about changes in your work life? Are you starting a new job? Getting a promotion? Thinking of going back to school? Your Work is a Big Part Of Your Life On average, people spend about a quarter of Read More
At The Tyra Law Firm, we care deeply about our clients and their families. From our perspective, estate planning is all about love, and we are committed to helping our clients show their love by providing for and protecting those they cherish. But, like most things, there are two sides to every coin. For many, estate planning seems like Scrooge at the beginning of A Christmas Carol. They think it’s about Read More
‘Tis the season! Yes, the season for holiday cheer. But it’s also engagement season! As the planning begins for your big day in the new year, remember to include estate planning on your list. From the moment you “kiss the bride (or groom),” break the glass, or bind your hands together, your relationship with your partner is going to take on a new financial and legal meaning. Before you take the step into this new Read More
Traveling the world is an exhilarating adventure, and it can be especially magical around the holidays. Planning for a trip across the globe is fun and exciting, but thinking about estate planning while plotting the course of your big adventure can be decidedly less exciting. Although estate planning isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when getting ready for a trip, it is important to spend some time reviewing Read More
In today’s world, there are all kinds of reasons why a committed couple may decide not to get married. Maybe you have been married before, and it’s not a ritual you are eager to repeat. Maybe you and your partner have been together for years, and it’s just something that hasn’t happened yet. Maybe you like keeping things like assets, debts, and the “business side” of couplehood separate. Whatever the reason, choosing Read More
What are you Thankful for this Year? Thanksgiving is the first spark of the holiday season, and before we head into the merriment, joy, and yes, sometimes stress, we are given the opportunity to pause and consider what we are thankful for. What are you most thankful for? The loved ones in your life are precious, and they rely on you. But, sometimes the unexpected occurs. Do you have a plan in place to Read More
In the United States, 21.5 million adults (aged 12 or older) battle with some kind of substance abuse disorder. The opioid epidemic is on the rise, and addiction affects many families nationwide. Decades of research show that addiction is a chronic illness, and many in recovery have one or more relapses (60% of patients relapse within one year of receiving treatment, according to the Journal of the American Medical Read More
As a responsible parent, business owner, homeowner, or caregiver, you wrote a will. You have a Power of Attorney. You even have a complete Advance Medical Directive. So, you’re done, right? Sure, those documents were completed fifteen years ago, but nothing’s really changed since then, has it? At The Tyra Law Firm, we run into this line of reasoning fairly often. We totally understand finally completing your Read More
In this blog post, we are going to dive into some uncomfortable topics. Before we begin, I want you to know two things: 1) You have already taken the first step. By clicking on this blog post, or by starting to consider guardianship issues for your minor children, you are already on your way to protecting your children. 2) Everything I highlight in this blog post today is a mistake that is easily rectifiable. If Read More
