Rachel Schromen and Camry Fielders, attorneys at Schromen Law, LLC, both have extensive experience as volunteers with the Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center. They share their passion for DALAC and urge others to get involved with this important work. For the month of October, Schromen Law is hosting a fundraiser for DALAC. Contact us for...
4 Ways to Use Charitable Giving in Estate Planning
When we discuss estate planning, the idea of leaving a legacy often comes to mind. Charitable giving is a powerful way to do just that while also reflecting your passions and values. By incorporating charitable donations into your estate plan, you can continue to support causes that matter to you long after you’re gone. Whether...
Faces of Our Client Community: Michelle and Mike Arulfo
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] As in all healthy marriages, Mike and Michelle Arulfo don’t always see eye to eye. One of those minor conflicts was over estate planning. Michelle was ready, but Mike, she says, “wasn’t ready to talk about end-of-life and felt we were too young to start planning.” “It was...
Faces of Our Client Community: George Broostin
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] “You never know what life is going to hold for you,” says George Broostin of his decision to work on his estate planning. “Unexpected things can happen no matter what your age.” At the time, George and his husband, Jake, were making a life transition that involved a...
Scholarship Planning
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”double” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Scholarship Planning is a way for individuals to leave a legacy and support deserving students through college or graduate school. By making a bequest through a will or trust, scholarship sponsors are able to communicate a message about what matters most in their lives, and ensure that his...
Charitable Giving in your Estate Plan
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Charitable giving through estate planning is often a win-win estate planning strategy for both charities and donors. Many charitable gifts, while benefiting the charity receiving the gift, also allow for tax benefits to the donor. It also allows the donor to leave a legacy and impactful message as...