FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., [November 9 2026] — Schluter & Hughes Law Firm, PLLC, announced that Danielle McCluskey will merge her practice, into the firm in November 2026.

 “I will still be my clients' attorney, and I will still be working from my barn.” said Danielle. “What grows is the circle of people available to help them. This is a step I have been planning thoughtfully for years. Joining Schluter & Hughes allows me to continue the relationships I treasure while putting support in place for my clients now and well into the future.”

Together, the attorneys look forward to continuing their tradition of exceptional client service while expanding the firm's capacity to serve families throughout the community. Clients will be able to meet at the Barn office in Milford or the Main office in Bloomfield Hills. The move brings an attorney who has operated her own practice since 1998 into a team of more than 25 professionals, offering her clients continued personal representation alongside broader legal, tax, and care coordination support.

The union builds on Danielle's longstanding relationship with co-founder Kristin Hughes, who has served as her designated interim administrator—the attorney available to help manage her practice if she becomes unable to work. Their shared commitment to planning ahead made the firms a natural fit.

“Danielle understands that continuity is something you plan for long before it is needed,” said Hughes. “We share a belief that clients should feel known, heard, and supported. Bringing our teams together builds on the trust she has earned and gives her clients more people to turn to as life changes.”

Two Founders, One Shared Vision for Estate Planning

Founded by Dawn Schluter and Kristin Hughes, Schluter & Hughes is a women-owned firm built around a straightforward ideal: estate planning is about people as much as documents. The founders have brought attorneys, nurses, and care specialists together under one roof, connecting legal planning with the practical decisions families face around aging, illness, caregiving, and the unexpected.

Through its custom Continuum LifePlan^SM model, the firm develops holistic plans designed to evolve with clients' lives. Its services include estate planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection planning, fiduciary tax and accounting, education counseling, and in-house care coordination. Care professionals help families understand care options, prepare for healthcare conversations, and navigate transitions.

“A legal plan needs to work in the context of someone's life,” said Schluter. “By bringing legal guidance and care coordination together, we help families connect their wishes with the support they may need to carry them out. Danielle shares that philosophy and brings decades of experience helping clients approach important decisions with confidence.”

Decades of Experience, a Down-to-Earth Approach

Danielle graduated with honors from the University of Michigan at age 19 and earned her law degree three years later. She opened her practice in 1998, focusing on estate planning, probate, estate law, and litigation. Earlier in her career, she served as in-house counsel for national insurance companies.

An accomplished equestrian who competed nationally with her champion show horse, Affidavit, Danielle sees a connection between her life on the farm and her work: the freedom to enjoy life and the security of knowing loved ones are protected. Her approachable style has earned her a fitting description from clients: “down to earth.”

About Schluter & Hughes Law Firm, PLLC

Schluter & Hughes Law Firm, PLLC, is a women-owned law firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Founded by Dawn Schluter and Kristin Hughes, the firm brings together legal guidance and in-house care coordination to help individuals and families prepare for life's transitions. Its Continuum LifePlan^SM model reflects the belief that every life is a journey, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Learn more at www.schluterhugheslaw.com.

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