[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] “Single people sometimes get forgotten,” Jill Frey says when discussing estate planning. “I think a lot of times people think estate planning for single people is easier,” she adds, “but I think that maybe it’s harder. We don’t have a partner or kids to leave things to. We...
Love and Law: Exploring Cohabitation Agreements
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The Power of Cohabitation Agreements: Protecting Unmarried Couples in Minnesota In an ever-evolving landscape of relationships, more couples are choosing cohabitation as a way of sharing their lives without, or prior to, the formality of marriage. While this decision offers a sense of freedom and autonomy, it’s essential...
Guardianship Blunders: Avoid These Common Pitfalls
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Naming Guardians for Your Children One of the hardest decisions to make when it comes to estate planning can be who to name as guardians for your child/ren. After all, our children are our legacy. Yes, passing on your financial assets is important,...
Navigating New Horizons: Estate Planning When Your Child Turns 18
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When your child turns 18 and is no longer legally a minor — gulp! — estate planning can help you continue to support their spreading wings. Whether your young adult child is embarking on an exciting journey after high school or celebrating their 18th birthday milestone, this is...
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting Your Loved Ones
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is often associated with married couples, but it’s just as crucial for couples who are not married. Whether you’re cohabitating — with or without children — or sharing real estate, taking proactive steps to protect your assets and ensure your loved ones’ well-being is essential. Laws...
Estate Planning Basics: Pet Planning
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] We adore pets here at Schromen Law, so when it comes to planning for your future, we don’t want you to forget about your beloved pets. While pet owners may have plans in place for their human loved ones in the event of their death, they also need...
Estate Planning After Divorce
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning After Divorce A crucial matter that often goes unnoticed or forgotten amidst the complexities of divorce is updating estate planning documents. Once a judge signs the final judgment and decree, it becomes essential for newly divorced couples to reassess and update...
Introducing Our Newest Team Member, Melissa Miroslavich!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] I am incredibly excited to join Schromen Law, LLC. Rachel and I first met while I was attending law school. Her compassion impressed me then, and when I recently attended a presentation Rachel gave on her approach to the very important work of assisting families with end-of-life planning,...
Helping Your Elderly Neighbors
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the United States has a loneliness epidemic, with about fifty percent of Americans adults “experiencing measurable levels of loneliness.” That’s a sobering statistic. Even more sobering are the serious physical consequences that can happen because of this lack of connection. From increased...
Guest Article: The Funeral Industry Reimagined
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Remember when nearly all weddings were held in a church? That tradition gave way to barns, beaches, and everything in between. At the same time, the traditional funeral has remained virtually unchanged. Even as our society shifted from a casket burial to cremation, with cremations becoming the prominent...