People often assume attorneys choose their practice areas based on logic, market trends, career strategy, or professional interests. For Elizabeth “Biz” Tyson, becoming an estate planning attorney in Florida was deeply personal. It began with the experience of losing her father at a young age and later caring for her mother through a long battle with dementia.

This is a story about family, responsibility, resilience, and the lessons that shape her work today.

A Florida Family Rooted in Love and Loss

Elizabeth Tyson is a lifelong Florida native. Her family has called Florida home since the early 1900s. This state isn’t just where she lives, it’s the backdrop of every family story.

One defining moment came when Biz was five years old. Her father suffered a sudden stroke and passed away at 42. Overnight, her mother became a widow and a single parent. She didn’t expect to raise a child alone. She simply stepped into the role because she had to.

Watching her mother navigate grief, financial responsibility, and parenting shaped Biz more than she realized.

Caring for Her Mother While Building Her Life

Years later, Biz’s mother was diagnosed with dementia in 2013. Biz was in her mid-20s, an age when most people are just starting their adult lives. Her mother’s diagnosis changed everything. Overnight, Biz became her caregiver, advocate, and financial decision-maker.

From 2013 until her mother’s passing at Christmas 2024, Biz walked beside her through every stage—assisted living, memory care, and hospice. It was an 11-year journey of love, learning, and resilience.

The Legal Maze No One Warns You About

Before Biz could care for her mother’s day-to-day needs, she had to navigate complex legal and financial responsibilities:

Powers of Attorney
Health Care Surrogate Designations
Living Wills
HIPAA Releases
Guardianship Options
Financial Authority Requirements

Everywhere she turned, someone asked for paperwork banks, doctors, Social Security, assisted living facilities. But no one explained how to get the right documents or what to do when they weren’t enough.

The Moment Her Path Became Clear

Somewhere between the paperwork and the overwhelming responsibility, Biz realized something profound: Families deserve help—real, compassionate, professional help.

She went to law school because she knew families needed an advocate, someone who understands both the law and the emotional weight behind every decision.

Why Estate Planning Matters

Estate planning isn’t just about documents. It’s about love, protection, dignity, and peace of mind. Biz’s personal journey taught her:

Plan early to avoid chaos later.
Clear documents prevent crises.
Compassion matters as much as legal expertise.

Every will, trust, and health care directive Biz prepares is rooted in these lessons.

Serving Florida Families Today

Today, as an estate planning attorney in St. Augustine and throughout Florida, Elizabeth “Biz” Tyson helps families:

Protect what matters most.
Navigate incapacity and loss with clarity.
Find peace of mind through proper planning.

Estate planning is not just her profession, it’s her purpose.

Ready to Protect Your Family’s Future?

If you’d like to work with Elizabeth “Biz” Tyson or learn more about estate planning in Florida, contact Post Law Firm today. Let’s make sure your family is prepared, because no one should navigate these challenges alone.

Why Elizabeth “Biz” Tyson Became an Estate Planning Attorney: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss, and Legacy