[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] While the trustee or personal representative will have their own list of duties to handle, other loved ones may still have some tasks to manage in the weeks following the funeral. Again, be sure you’re prioritizing self-care throughout this long process. Your grief might show up in unexpected...
Tasks After a Loss: What To Do in the Days Following Your Loved One’s Funeral
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The funeral is behind you and the refrigerator is filled with hotdishes from the neighbors. While it might seem like all of the difficult work is behind you, there are still a number of tasks to be managed in the days following the service. To help guide you...
Tasks After a Loss: What To Do Immediately After a Loved One’s Death
[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...
Introducing Executive Assistant, Kimberly Witt!
[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...
Cryptocurrency & Estate Planning: What You Should Know
[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 —...
Estate Planning with Mental Health Conditions in Mind
[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...
Estate Planning with Pets in Mind
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...
Guest Article: 5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Work Comp Lawyer
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...
Guest Article: Social Media Safety for Parents
[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...
Finding Peace of Mind in Estate Planning
[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...