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We are pleased to share that, for another year, Wright Beamer has been selected by Expertise.com as one of the best Detroit Area law firms in three categories: Best Employment Lawyers, Best Real Estate Lawyers, and Best Probate Attorneys. In each gro… Read More

You gave your spouse your heart, but did you know that you can also give them unlimited gifts during your life or after your death that are free of gift and estate tax? The “unlimited marital deduction” is an important tool for transferring subst… Read More

A new year is here, and we’re reflecting on the biggest topics of 2023. These are the stories that mattered most to you last year! #1 You Better Think A conflict over handwritten wills. (published September 2023) #2 Don’t Sweat the Small… Read More

Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage increased in Michigan. Depending on an anticipated ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court, it could increase again this same year. We lay out the new rates below, but first a brief recap of how we got here and… Read More

How do you plan for digital assets? Most of our financial information, social interactions, and family sentiments are in some form of digital storage. These are commonly called “digital assets.” More and more of our lives are no longer in tangibl… Read More

Employee mental health has become an increasingly hot topic. Organizations are sometimes concerned about mental health problems being used by employees as a basis for seeking leave or avoiding certain responsibilities. (In Part II, we will examine op… Read More

As the revelry of the holiday season begins, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce brought together its members for a festive luncheon of its own! The Chamber’s Women’s+ Business Committee arranged a celebration at the charming Longacre… Read More

If you have done your estate planning, you have almost certainly signed a general power attorney. In that document, you (the “principal”) gave another person (your “agent“) authority to act on your behalf in all matters not related to health… Read More