[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When a loved one dies, the to-do list of tasks and notifications can feel daunting, especially when you’re also facing what feels like a mountain of grief. Over the next few weeks, we will offer guidance for the steps to be taken in the initial days, weeks, and...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] If you’ve called Schromen Law, LLC recently, chances are you’ve heard a new voice on the line. I’m Kimberly Witt, the new executive assistant for the growing firm! With a background in education, I come to Schromen Law after more than a decade of teaching high school and...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Turn on the news or scroll through social media, and you will most definitely see words that would’ve looked like a foreign language not too long ago: blockchain technology, NFTs, cryptocurrency, bitcoin. While digital assets have been around for a while, they are certainly making headlines now —...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, more than ever, it is important to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Mental illness can affect anybody, at any time. Treating a mental health condition is rarely an easy task, and recovery is oftentimes not a straight line. For...
Even though pets are legally classified as property, they oftentimes mean much more – they are companions, friends and family. It is not only important to address assets and beneficiaries in your estate plan, but also to address what will happen to your pets should they outlive you. As is true with other aspects of...
Kristen Gyolai is owner and attorney at the Law Office of Kristen Gyolai. She represents employees who have been injured at work, and may have questions about how to best protect themselves when facing a potential work comp claim. 1. Do you have experience helping people in my profession? You want to hire an attorney...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Many children and teens today don’t know a life without technology, and for those of us who can remember a time without Facebook, Instagram, and Google in our pockets, that idea may seem bizarre. Lots of parents get into a battle with their teen about how much they’re...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] There are numerous benefits to estate planning, but one that cannot be discounted is the peace of mind that comes with having an estate plan in place. Regardless of the size of your estate, it is inevitable to question what will happen with your hard earned assets should...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] A Legacy Letter is a message written from your heart to the hearts of those you hold dear. Also called Ethical Wills, these letters are not legally binding and convey your values rather than your valuables. Legacy Letters are a sincere and earnest letter containing words of love,...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Henry (named change to protect client confidentiality) contacted me about a year after his wife was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In the year leading up to our first meeting he had provided her full-time care and watched as her condition progressed. Not only was Henry dealing with...