[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...
Guest Article: Saying (and Writing) the Hard Words
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In October 2013, I used a work trip to Chicago as an excuse to bring my 9-month-old son to visit his grandparents. My mother opened the door of my parents’ high-rise condo with a strange look on her face. She welcomed us as brightly as she could, but...
Introducing Our Newest Team Member, Angela Streit!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] I’m so pleased to announce my arrival as Of Counsel with Schromen Law, LLC! My background is full of twists and turns that have landed me exactly in the right place at 319 Ramsey, working both for Schromen Law as well as running my family law practice, Streit...
Navigating Life Transitions and Loss
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] We are excited to announce the start of a series of workshops and seminars offered at Schromen Law’s beautiful new location, 319 Ramsey St. Research reveals that one of the best ways to help someone who is struggling with grief is to simply start a conversation. We want...
Estate Planning Basics: Wills or Trusts?
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] During the initial stages of estate planning, one of the early questions you may face could be deciding between a will or a trust. Each person’s situation is unique, and your specific facts will determine the best course of action for you. It’s essential to note that estate...
Difficult Discussions: Consequences of Disinheritance
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When celebrities disinherit their heirs, it creates some juicy gossip and clickbait. Making this decision for yourself, however, can feel heavy and overwhelming. There are many reasons why you may choose to disinherit a child or relative. Maybe your heir has become financially successful and no longer needs...
Introducing Law Clerk Jenna Ernst!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Our Schromen Law, LLC family is growing again! We are pleased to announce the addition of our new law clerk, Jenna Ernst. Jenna joins the Schromen Law team after several years working with nonprofits, small businesses, and government agencies. She grew up in Wright County, Minnesota and now...