{"id":11814,"date":"2026-08-19T16:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=11814"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:01:29","slug":"pathways-to-retirement-seminar-estate-planning-101","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/event\/pathways-to-retirement-seminar-estate-planning-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathways to Retirement Seminar: &#8220;Estate Planning 101&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<p class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\tSeptember 25\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t@\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t2:00 pm\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t&#8211;\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t3:30 pm\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estate planning is about more than just documents. It\u2019s about protecting yourself, your loved ones, and the legacy you\u2019ve built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join our Retiree Center in Kryzsko Commons for a Pathways to Retirement seminar, &#8220;Estate Planning 101,&#8221; presented by Winona State alumna Rachel Schromen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This seminar will cover the fundamentals of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and legacy planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re just getting started as a current retiree or you want to better understand your options before retirement, this session will provide practical guidance and help demystify the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure your spot by registering by Sept. 17.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/winona.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6mrdR0AvkqNMPt4\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" 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\/><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Rachel Schromen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rachel Schromen is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Schromen Law, an estate planning firm based in the Twin Cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proud Winona State alum, Rachel is known for her compassionate, holistic approach to estate planning and her work helping individuals and families navigate life\u2019s transitions with confidence and clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is a frequent speaker on estate planning, aging, grief, and life transition planning topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-block tribe-block__venue tribe-clearfix tribe-block__venue--has-map\" >\n\t\n\t\n<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__meta\">\n\t<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__name\">\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/venue\/bluffs-lounge\/\" title=\"Bluffs Lounge\">Bluffs 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