Train Today, Protect Tomorrow: The Estate Planning Workout You Didn’t Know You Needed
5 Ways to Ensure Your Plan is Ready in 2025
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...
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: Kathy Wedemeyer & Mike Darrow
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When Mike Darrow and Kathy Wedemeyer started the estate planning process, they didn’t have themselves in mind. They were thinking of their children. As they started their blended family, Kathy and Mike quickly realized that estate planning needed to be a part of the conversation. They weren’t just...
Antiques to Art: Tangible Personal Property in Estate Planning
[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...
Estate Planning Basics: Wills or Trusts?
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] During the initial stages of estate planning, one of the early questions you may face could be deciding between a will or a trust. Each person’s situation is unique, and your specific facts will determine the best course of action for you. It’s essential to note that estate...
Difficult Discussions: Consequences of Disinheritance
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] When celebrities disinherit their heirs, it creates some juicy gossip and clickbait. Making this decision for yourself, however, can feel heavy and overwhelming. There are many reasons why you may choose to disinherit a child or relative. Maybe your heir has become financially successful and no longer needs...
The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
[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...
Estate Planning Tips to Celebrate Pride Month
[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...
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...