[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] This weekend I will head “home” to the Iowa farm where I was raised to celebrate Christmas with my parents and siblings and our families. My childhood home is still filled with many family heirlooms and antiques that were prevalent in my childhood memories. We will eat our...
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...
Navigating Firearms in Your Estate Plans
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It’s finally fall in Minnesota, and for some of us that means pulling out our hunting gear! November 4th marks the start of the 2023 deer hunting season for many in Minnesota who hunt with firearms. In my family, deer hunting season also traditionally marked the start of...
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...
Faces of Our Client Community: Jill Frey
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] “Single people sometimes get forgotten,” Jill Frey says when discussing estate planning. “I think a lot of times people think estate planning for single people is easier,” she adds, “but I think that maybe it’s harder. We don’t have a partner or kids to leave things to. We...
Guardianship Blunders: Avoid These Common Pitfalls
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Naming Guardians for Your Children One of the hardest decisions to make when it comes to estate planning can be who to name as guardians for your child/ren. After all, our children are our legacy. Yes, passing on your financial assets is important,...
Navigating New Horizons: Estate Planning When Your Child Turns 18
[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...
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting Your Loved Ones
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Estate planning is often associated with married couples, but it’s just as crucial for couples who are not married. Whether you’re cohabitating — with or without children — or sharing real estate, taking proactive steps to protect your assets and ensure your loved ones’ well-being is essential. Laws...
Estate Planning Basics: Pet Planning
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] We adore pets here at Schromen Law, so when it comes to planning for your future, we don’t want you to forget about your beloved pets. While pet owners may have plans in place for their human loved ones in the event of their death, they also need...
Estate Planning After Divorce
[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...