[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Nicki Jones is a co-owner of Kuk Sool Won of St. Paul, and works with middle aged students in learning this beneficial Traditional Korean martial art. Nicki has a passion for working with middle-aged individuals who wish to improve their health and better their lives by developing a Kuk...
Keep Vulnerable Adults Safe From Financial Exploitation
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Sarah cries when she relays the story while preparing lunch for her frail, elderly mother who suffers from dementia. A year ago, Sarah and her sister hired a young woman to help care for their mother on Mondays while the sisters both worked. Things seemed to be going...
Estate Planning for New Parents
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It is common that an event or experience will cause someone to take steps to start their estate planning. In my experience, it is the expecting, or birth, of a baby that most often leads people into my office. It may seem that amidst buying baby clothes and...
Protect Your Pet: Create A Pet Trust
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Legally, pets are classified as property, but to owners, they mean much more than that. Pets are companions, best friends, and members of the family. For many people, pets are an integral part of the family. A pet gives unconditional love. But what happens to our pets when...
Federal and Minnesota Estate and Gift Tax: Knowing the Difference and 2018 Limit Changes
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin With this famous line written in 1789, Benjamin Franklin offered a friend some wisdom that has become one of his most-quoted quips. While some taxes are certain, Estate and Inheritance tax laws...
Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The idea of discussing your parent’s finances and estate planning can seem overwhelming and incredibly intimidating. After all, this is oftentimes the type of questions parents ask their children – not the other way around. However, as challenging as it can be to initiate this conversation, it is...
Guest Article: Set and Follow Through on Your Physical & Financial Goals by Meghan Johnson
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Meghan Johnson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Financial. Unique to her practice is that she works with clients to help support not only their financial health, but their physical health as well. With a history in sports and coaching, she brings a unique spin to supporting clients...
Schromen Law, LLC’s Grand Opening!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Schromen Law, LLC is pleased to announce it has moved its office location to historic Ramsey Hill! Please join to celebrate in its Grand Opening on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 600 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102. Light hors d’oeuvres and...
Joint Tenancy vs. Tenants in Common: What Happens When One Owner Dies?
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The manner in which you own shared property in Minnesota may impact your estate planning goals. It is important to know how your shared property is owned, and what that means in terms of what will happen with your interest should you die. Two common ways to own...
Guest Blog: The Unexpected Side of Retirement by Karen Carr
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] More often than not, we discuss retirement as a time of relaxation and enjoying the fruits of our labor. We work towards these “Golden Years” and count down the days until we can retire. However, for many individuals, retirement brings unanticipated challenges and emotions. Most everyone prepares for...










