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Obtaining Legal Guardianship in Maryland

July 21, 2020
Neil Tyra

In the State of Maryland, the process of obtaining legal guardianship is fairly straightforward. However, it can be a long and detailed process. If you have a loved one who is unable to care and make decisions for themselves, you will likely need to go through this process if they do not already have a valid Power of Attorney nor an Advanced Health Care Directive in place. If the vulnerable individual does not have Read More

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How Long Does the Probate Process Take in Maryland?

July 10, 2020
Neil Tyra

If you have recently been named a personal representative in a loved one’s Maryland probate administration, you are probably wondering, “how long will the probate process take?” You may have heard that the probate process can be long and fairly costly. In fact, there is a lot of variation in how the probate process works. Let’s back up and walk through the process together: My Loved One Just Passed, How Do I Read More

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Probate

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What Happens if You Don’t Have a Will?

July 10, 2020
Neil Tyra

Many people don’t have a Will, whether intentionally or not. They might know that estate planning is a good idea but, for one reason or another, they end up putting it off or deciding to skip it altogether. I don’t mean to call anybody out here, but, if this sounds like you, there is something important that you need to know: not having a plan is a plan. It’s not one that I recommend, but it is making a choice about Read More

Filed Under: Trusts & Estates, Wills, Estate Planning

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How Can I Protect My Teen When They Go Away to College?

June 28, 2020
Neil Tyra

Every summer, I am reminded of the intense emotions I felt all those years ago when my kids first went away to college. Sure, I was proud of them for graduating from high school. I was excited to watch them embark on the next step in their journeys. I was nostalgic about how quickly time passes, thinking of them as little toddlers running on the beach. But, most of all, I was scared. It wasn’t an active fear like I Read More

Filed Under: Trusts & Estates, Wills, Estate Planning, Advanced Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney

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How to Fund a Trust in the State of Maryland

June 25, 2020
Neil Tyra

Do you know what’s rarely talked about? What comes after you create your estate plan? How do you actually fund your Trust once you’ve created it? Chances are, you don’t even know what I mean when I say “fund a Trust.” Why? Because, in the estate planning conversation, there is so much discussion about 1) whether you need an estate plan, 2) whether you need a Trust, and 3) how to use estate planning tools to protect Read More

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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

June 17, 2020
Neil Tyra

New parents contemplating their estate plan

When do you really need to start thinking about your estate plan? When many people think about “estate planning,” they think about it in terms of age. Estate planning is often associated with retirement, prolonged illness, or preparing for passing. For that reason, it’s not something that is talked about often outside of post-retirement communities. However, estate planning is necessary at any age. In fact, estate Read More

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Estate Planning for Cross-Border Families

June 9, 2020
Neil Tyra

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There is no such thing as a “typical family.” At The Tyra Law Firm, we work with families on a daily basis that comes in all shapes and sizes. Many families are blended, meaning that they include children from previous relationships. Many families have separate households, or single parents, or multiple generations living under one roof. No matter the structure, each and every family needs a carefully-tailored and Read More

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Estate Planning Can’t Wait Until Your Separation Is Over

June 1, 2020
Neil Tyra

Going through a separation is confusing, stressful, and often overwhelming. Estate planning is not a subject that comes up frequently. Very often, as couples make the decision to get separated and then divorced, they are concerned with the most pressing things: making sure the children are cared for, paying the bills on time, deciding who will live where. There are a lot of moving parts to coordinate, not to mention Read More

Filed Under: Divorce, Marital Property, Wills, Estate Planning

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Why Hire a Lawyer When I Can Do a DIY Will Online?

May 31, 2020
Neil Tyra

In the coming months, things are still looking uncertain. It seems it will be quite a while until life gets “back to normal” after the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a long road ahead. For many of us, this uncertainty about the future makes commitments and expenditures seem unwise. We are looking for every opportunity to save money, cut back, and prepare for whatever lies ahead. In those circumstances, a DIY Will might Read More

Filed Under: Trusts & Estates, Wills, Estate Planning

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Resources for Supporting a Loved One With a Terminal Diagnosis

May 20, 2020
Neil Tyra

Some Great Articles to Read -- Harvard Health, “When a Loved One is Terminally Ill” Mayo Clinic, “Supporting a Terminally Ill Loved One” MD Anderson Cancer Center, “Making Memories Last: The Art of Legacy Work” Maryland Healthcare Commission’s Consumer Guide to Longterm Care Hospice and Palliative Care Network of Maryland University of Maryland Medical Center’s Palliative Care Services Maryland Department of Read More

Filed Under: Trusts & Estates, Wills, Estate Planning, Advanced Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney

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