March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the progress women have made while also recognizing the leadership roles women continue to step into across business, community, and family life. One area where that leadership is especially important, yet often overlooked, is estate planning. At Schromen Law, we see every day how central...
Women are often the backbone of care within families – supporting parents, partners, and loved ones through life’s most vulnerable moments. Yet when it comes to their own futures, many women delay long-term care planning until a crisis forces difficult decisions. Statistically, women live longer than men, are more likely to outlive their partners, and...
Talking about funeral plans while you’re alive can seem a bit preemptive or like you are “jumping the gun.” It may even feel like you are somehow jinxing yourself by bringing up the topic! However, what it actually does is provide financial security to your family, allowing loved ones to properly grieve, and providing security...
September always feels like a month of reflection. The long days of summer wind down, children head back to school, and the air begins to carry a hint of fall. Change is everywhere, and with change often comes the reminder that life itself is cyclical. As an estate planning and elder law attorney, September often...
Every August, Minnesotans gather at the State Fair — lovingly called The Great Minnesota Get-Together — for cheese curds, butter sculptures, and memories with family. The Fair is about fun, but it’s also about tradition, planning, and making the most of your time. Estate planning works the same way. With a little preparation, you can...
As we welcome the new year, it’s an ideal time to give your estate plan a thorough checkup. Whether your goal is to protect loved ones, minimize taxes, or preserve your legacy, regular reviews can help you keep pace with life’s changes and ensure your wishes are upheld. Below are five key areas you’ll want...
[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...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] If you have a child with autism, planning for the future can be daunting – but it is necessary to ensure a successful life for your autistic child after you are gone. As a parent of a child with autism, you are likely concerned with financially providing for...
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] It is not uncommon that family members, predominantly female family members, have provided a majority of care to their aging loved ones. Today, middle-aged adults, known as the “Sandwich Generation,” are those who are caught between the demands of caring for their children and providing care to their...