If you’re part of the “sandwich generation,” you’re likely balancing the needs of your own children while also beginning to care for, and support, aging parents. It’s a season of life that can be both rewarding and overwhelming—and one of the most impactful steps you can take right now is helping ensure your parents have...
Summer is fading into fall here in Minnesota and that means the industrious squirrels are busy outside our office windows. On a well-worn path, our furry friends race up and down the walkway, their pace slowed only because of the black walnuts shoved into their tiny mouths. They are preparing for the winter to come....
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is often associated with older individuals or those with substantial wealth, but it is equally important for young families. Planning ahead can help to make sure your loved ones are provided for and your assets are managed according to your wishes. No one likes to think...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Owning a home symbolizes stability, security, accomplishment, and for many is a major life milestone! It also comes with a set of responsibilities, and that includes estate planning. Estate planning involves preparing for the management and distribution of your assets in the event of death or incapacitation. Now...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is a crucial step to securing your assets and the well-being of your loved ones. Unfortunately, several myths persist, preventing many individuals from recognizing the importance of estate planning. So, let’s dispel some of these myths and misconceptions while shedding some light on the importance of...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] During the past several weeks at our firm, we’ve received several phone calls from frazzled family members. A loved one is in the hospital, sometimes even in hospice care, and they haven’t started working on estate planning documents. In these moments, we do our best to help these...
[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...
[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...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In the past 2+ years of pandemic living, many of us got used to doing tasks for ourselves that we never would have considered before. Whether it was homeschooling your children, becoming a seasoned pro at baking sourdough, or giving your dog a haircut, closed businesses and difficult...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Schromen Law, LLC is a supporter/ally of the LGBTQ community. We put in the work to competently and consciously represent individuals/couples in this community, and we strive to be intentionally supportive of and sensitive to gender expressions. We are always thrilled to help LGBTQ individuals and/or couples with...