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We recently presented to the Birmingham Men's Club, covering topics such as Income Tax Brackets, Estate & Gift Tax, Corporate Transparency Act and Charitable Planning. You can view the full presentation with all the charts and graphs on our website. Download the PDF 

And More About the Event!: We enjoyed participating in the Women's Wellness Boutique that featured 15 incredible women-owned businesses: Aligned Physical Therapy, Andrea Lockhart Designs, Angel of Grace Awareness Bracelets, Citizen Yoga Studio, Clean Eatz, Color Street, Detroit's Future is Female...

This was a widely read, well written story by Ashlea Ebeling and inspired us to share our take on topic. When someone you love passes away, there's a flood of emotions: sadness, grief, sometimes relief that their suffering has ended, but always a deep sense of loss. However, amidst the heavy haz...

Compliance Transparency Act (CTA) Imposes New Small Business Reporting Requirements for 2024. Around 30 million small businesses will be impacted by the law, which will establish a federal database of information, furnished by “reporting companies,” that will be accessible to certain authorities ...

This Series Fills Up Quickly for a Several Good Reasons. Learn from experts while enjoying delicious cappuccino alongside fabulous women. Series 2 “Organizing your Legacy” is a collaborative breakfast workshop where our team of experts will guide you in understanding your current estate plan. Dig...

Are You Prepared? When Is The Right Time to Review, Create, or Revise Your Estate Plan We often think of estate planning as something to worry about later—but in reality, there's no "perfect" time to start. The best time is whenever you're ready to ensure your wishes are respected and your loved...

2024 Margaret Brent Award recipients (left to right): Pamila Brown, Gina Shishima, Estelle Rogers, Barbara Wall and Dolores Atencio. American Bar Association photo As a woman-owned law firm, it is one of our mainstays to develop goodwill and demonstrate a strong commitment to women and diversi...

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. As part of our Webinar - Top 5 Practical Tips : When the Diagnosis is Dementia. The first tip is all about SAFETY FIRST. (link to video) Falls Prevention Week typically fo...

Bloomfield Hills, MI - We are pleased to announce that Dawn M. Schluter, a partner at Schluter & Hughes Law Firm PLLC, has been selected to the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list. This marks her 15th consecutive year of recognition by Super Lawyers.   Dawn's extensive experience in estate plannin...

By Kristin A. Hughes, JD August is "Make-A-Will Month," and a good reminder and a perfect time to consider the vital task of creating or reviewing your estate planning documents. Estate planning is more than preparation of documents and words on a page. Estate planning is holistic life and leg...

As a woman-owned law firm, it is one of our mainstays to develop goodwill and demonstrate a strong commitment to women and diversity. The Schluter & Hughes Law Firm PLLC is devoted to empowering women within our firm and the legal community, championing their achievements and fostering profession...

What happens during a medical emergency when you cannot speak for yourself? During a medical emergency, if you are unable to communicate your wishes, healthcare ...

ALCA presentation excerpt featuring Kristin Hughes: The Case for Integration of Care Management in Estate Planning: Why it is So Important! Estate planning and care management go hand-in-hand. Having a strong understanding of an individual's goals and objectives, as well as the resources that th...

Why do we have a month dedicated to heart health? Because the more you know, the lower your risk is for heart disease! Did you know that your heart beats 100,000 times a day for you?? It pumps blood to every cell of the body through 60,000 miles of blood vessels! Now that is a lot of work. So h...

Often a major concern and potential side effect of anesthesia is the onset of Confusion in Older Adults after Surgery. The longer we live, the more likely a surgery may be necessary to maintain quality of life. Half of individuals over age 65 will have had at least one surgery in their medical ch...

One of the most frequently asked question I receive is “What's the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?” These are possibly the most confusing terms to understand.  Here is a simple way to distinguish between the two terms.    DEMENTIA is an umbrella term that symbolizes abnormal functio...

Elder care issues can come fast and furious due to declining health and increased needs of seniors. This article pools expert advice for clients and their families navigating this complex stage of their loved one's life.