KRISTIN A HUGHES, JD
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
Kristin is one of those people with the gift for bringing people together. After working in Probate Court, private practice and building the Trust Department of a large law firm, Kristin solidified her vision of “what a holistic practice should look like” by opening her own law firm in September 2021. In just a few years, Schluter & Hughes Law Firm PLLC has grown to nearly 20 attorneys, paralegals, care coordinators and support staff all with specializations and drive to make Kristin's vision a reality for clients. The firm is dedicated to helping families through life transitions and challenges, finding solutions to the important questions relating to the “here and now” and “what if I need help” in the future. Kristin channeled her legal expertise into developing the Continuum LifePlanSM, an innovative system that ensures clients get a truly customized estate plan and a personal experience to help navigate life's journey.
As someone deeply passionate about supporting other women in law, Kristin is also committed to paving the way for the next generation of female attorneys. She actively mentors and creates opportunities within her firm and the broader community. She personifies excellence as an educational speaker, orchestrating collaborations with local and national companies such as the Alzheimer's Association, Northern Trust Bank, FPA Women in Finance, Next Community Center, Fox Run Senior Living, and the Pink Fund to name a few.
Schluter & Hughes Law Firm PLLC practice areas include estate planning, guardianships and conservatorships, elder law, care coordination, probate, estate and trust administration, fiduciary tax and accounting. She excels in designing sophisticated trust arrangements, both for families and charitable causes.
Committed to volunteerism and willing to tackle difficult topics, Kristin is a former Board member of the Alzheimer's Association and HAVEN, Oakland County's only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Kristin earned her BA from Michigan State, and JD from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan/Probate and Elder Law Sections and participates in the ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program.
Never one to sit on the sidelines, this mother of three, took up ice hockey and horseback riding in her 30's proving that it's never too late to try something new. After completing 3 half-marathons, Kristin is on track for her next challenge, a full marathon.
Some of her accomplishments and affiliations are as follows:
- ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program
- State Bar of Michigan/Probate and Elder Law Sections – Member
- Oakland County Bar Association's Probate, Estate and Trust Section
- Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit
- Recent Presentation – “Growing Older in America,” October 12, 2022
- Recent Presentation – Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan, “Coordinating your Charitable Giving Strategy with Your Estate Plan,” June 7, 2023.
- LATCHES: Key Considerations for Diminished Capacity and Downsizing; October 2020 Edition Vol.632
- Member of Troy Chamber of Commerce
Education:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D.
Michigan State University, B.A.
Read More about Kristin's Personal Journey
Get in Touch:
Email: [email protected]
Office: 248.692.7392
Direct: 248.605.0278
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Recommendations
- Honestly, getting these legal documents together gave me a sense of security. It is something they don't teach you in school.
- As a Certified Financial Planner, I realize how important it is to have legal paperwork in order for all the adults in our family. Kristin made the process a good experience and not intimidating for my 19- and 21-year-olds.
- It gives me real peace of mind knowing we have everything in place if something unexpected happens.
- My husband and I completed an estate plan with Kristin and we couldn't be more pleased with the process and the outcome. To say that Kristin has a command of her field is an understatement; she is a master at making complex issues relatable, her knowledge and experience is evident in every conver...
- "I've collaborated with Kristin on several occasions over the past six years. She has a gift for simplifying complicated legal issues and synthesizing them in a manner that engages and resonates with clients from all backgrounds. No one wants to confront the difficult issues surrounding end of ...