Dawn M. Schluter, JD LLM

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Dawn M. Schluter, JD LLM

DAWN M. SCHLUTER, JD LLM

ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW

“Helping individuals and families plan for important life events is incredibly satisfying. Much of my work focuses on preserving assets through estate planning and giving my clients peace of mind.”

Being nationally recognized as a Super Lawyer means Dawn really enjoys her job. Nevertheless, it's her clients' recognition of the superb care and understanding during some of their most difficult times where she measures her success. Dawn has extensive experience in estate planning, wealth transfer planning, probate litigation, taxes, and family law matters. In addition to her juris doctorate, she has an LLM in taxation.

Dawn is a sought after keynote and educational speaker, serving on numerous civic and gift planning advisory boards, including The YMCA of Metro Detroit Camping Services Board and The American Cancer Society National Advisor Council. Her firm is commited to giving back to the community including sponsorships with The Pink Fund, Alzheimer's Association, ABA Margaret Brent Awards, Next Senior Center and Impact 100 to name few.

Her career and entrepreneurial journey also reflect a deep commitment to advancing women in the legal profession. By providing mentorship, leadership, and a platform for other women to succeed, she continues to make a profound impact on the legal field and beyond.

Dawn is a sought after keynote and educational speaker, contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and she has served on numerous civic boards and gift planning advisory boards, including The YMCA of Metro Detroit Camping Services Board and The American Cancer Society National Advisor Council.

Some of her accomplishments and affiliations are as follows:

AWARDS & HONORS

Best Lawyers in America, Trusts & Estates, 2013-present

Michigan Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate, 2008-present

Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, 2022-present

HOUR Detroit Five Star Professional Estate Planning, HOUR Detroit and DBusiness, 2009-present

DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, 2009-present

Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Women in the Law Award, 2016

Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating, 2008-present

MEMBERSHIPS & APPOINTMENTS

State Bar of Michigan, Admission, 1989

State Bar of Michigan, Probate/Estate Planning and Family Law Sections Committee

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law Section - Member

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning Sections - Member

Oakland County Bar Association, Probate, Estate and Trust Sections - Member

Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit - Member

Oakland County IMPACT 100 – Evergreen Member, 2023-present

YMCA of Metro Detroit Camping Services Board Member, 2002-present

Beaumont Foundation, Planned Giving Committee, 2013-2015

American Cancer Society National Gift Advisory Council, 2013-2014

Birmingham Community House, Planned Giving Committee, 2011-2013

EDUCATION

Wayne State University Law School, L.L.M., Taxation, 2019

Babson College, Executive Studies, 2013

Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Vienna, Austria, 1994

Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1989

Kalamazoo College, B.A., Political Science, 1986

Some of her recent presentations and speeches are as follows:

“To Have and to Hold…Pursuant to the Terms of this Contract.  A 2025 Update to Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in the State of Michigan,” State Bar of Michigan Family Law, Section Mid-Winter Seminar, 2025

“Legal Documents Check-up. It's Time for a Review,” Cedarbrook Senior Living, 2024

“Elevating Wealth Through Health Series,” Northern Trust Bank, 2024

“Charitable Giving Estate Planning Strategies,” Birmingham Senior Men's Club, 2024

“2025 Tax Law Changes: What to Expect and How to Prepare,” The Village Club, Dentists'

Professional Group, 2024

“Estate Planning for 18-Year Olds,” Detroit Country Day and UofD High School, 2005-2024

“The Importance of Estate Planning”, Detroit Country Day, Guest Instructor, 2023/2019

“Estate/Trust Nuts and Bolts, What does administration really involve? To be a Trustee or not to be a Trustee?”  Birmingham Senior Men's Club, 2023

“Lunch and Learn,” Northern Trust Bank, 2023

“Growing Older in America,” Birmingham Community House, 2022

“What's New in 2022?”Birmingham Senior Men's Club, Baldwin Library, 2022

“Generation Skipping/Dynasty Trusts,” National Business Institute, Trusts from A to Z Seminar, 2021

“Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) What you need to know,” State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Mid-Winter Seminar, 2019

“Trusts Used for Tax Reduction,” National Business Institute, Trusts 101 Seminar, 2019

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Email: [email protected]

Office: 248.692.7392

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