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Who Gets the Dog? Planning for pets prior to marriage.

Who Gets the Dog?  Planning for pets prior to marriage.

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Many people agree with the saying that dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Our pups become full-fledged members of our families, and may even be treated like our children. So, just like there is custody and mediation regarding children when a couple is going through a separation...

Guest Article: Life Insurance: The Cost of Waiting by Celine Kitzenberg

Guest Article: Life Insurance: The Cost of Waiting by Celine Kitzenberg

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It is not uncommon that I meet with a client who does not have life insurance in place, but plans to obtain life insurance “down the road” – whether it be when they are done having children, or feel they are in a better place to budget for...

Estate Planning Myths…Debunked!

Estate Planning Myths…Debunked!

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is crucial to personal financial management, so it is astounding that a majority of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. Why do so many people avoid this important process in planning for their future? The impact of deciding to not create an estate...

Meet Schromen Law’s Newest Team Member: Joelle Beyer

Meet Schromen Law’s Newest Team Member: Joelle Beyer

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Schromen Law, LLC is excited to introduce legal intern, Joelle Beyer!  Joelle is from a northern suburb of the Twin Cities, and graduated this spring from Winona State University with her Bachelor’s in Legal Studies, and minor in Women and Gender Studies. I was originally connected with Joelle...

Prenuptial Agreements and Family Owned Businesses

Prenuptial Agreements and Family Owned Businesses

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Prenuptial agreements are an important tool for individuals who are entering into a marriage and have assets they want to protect should the marriage end in divorce.  With many people entering into marriages later in life, they are oftentimes joining lives when one party, or both, have accumulated...

Godparents versus Guardians

Godparents versus Guardians

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Last week, my sister-in-law asked my husband and I to be the godparents of her soon-to-be-born daughter.  Of course, we ecstatically agreed!  We excitedly began discussing details surrounding the role we had just accepted – flying to California for the baptism, and future anticipated events – including her...

College Planning for Graduates: What You Should NOT Overlook

College Planning for Graduates: What You Should NOT Overlook

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] After finishing high school, many graduates are focusing on planning for college.  Such planning includes choosing classes, buying supplies and items for classes as well as their dorm room or apartment, and preparing to move away from home for the first time – sometimes even across the country. ...

Guest Article: Divorce with Prenuptial Agreements by Matt Ludt

Guest Article: Divorce with Prenuptial Agreements by Matt Ludt

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Matt Ludt, owner and managing attorney of Atticus Family Law, is a family law attorney in the Twin Cities.  When I represent clients in prenuptial agreements, they oftentimes have the goal of preventing potential conflict and expense down the road if unexpected events occur.  As a divorce attorney,...

Power of Attorney for Childcare

Power of Attorney for Childcare

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Parents will go to any length to ensure the safety, security, health and well-being of their children.  But one thing that parents don’t want to think about is the unthinkable; “What if something happens to us?”  Many of my articles focus on providing for the safety and security...

Guest Article: Death of a Business Owner by Evon M. Spangler

Guest Article: Death of a Business Owner by Evon M. Spangler

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Evon M. Spangler, partner at Spangler & de Stefano, PLLP, is a business attorney in St. Paul, Minnesota.  When I represent clients who are business owners in drafting their estate plan, they oftentimes need to work with a business attorney to ensure there is a succession plan for...