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I’m occasionally asked if an individual can create or update an estate plan if a doctor has opined that the individual can no longer make sound decisions or the individual has a court-appointed guardian or conservator. The short answer: It depends.… Read More

The Barn is one of the most iconic buildings sitting at the heart of Farmington Hills. The former dairy farm is now a state-of-the-art theater and houses some of the best comedies, dramas, and mysteries. The 2023-2024 season kicks off this weekend. T… Read More

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision has served as a reminder that when it comes to interpreting a trust, clear language regarding your intentions can go a long way in resolving potential disputes and making sure your wishes are fulfilled. In… Read More

In more good news, Wright Beamer has welcomed new associate attorney, Nathan Lichtman, to the firm. Nathan received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in journalism from Marquette University… Read More

For the third time since 2016, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed changes to the minimum salary an employee must receive to be exempt from overtime pay requirements. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees who work… Read More

Wright Beamer is proud to announce Evan Chall as the firm’s newest partner. Since joining the firm in 2012, Evan has become an integral part of Wright Beamer’s litigation and employment law practice, receiving multiple awards over the years for h… Read More

After Aretha Franklin’s death in 2018, two wills were found in her home. Both were handwritten by Franklin and neither was drafted by an attorney. A judge recently determined that a jury could decide whether the 2014 document that was found in a no… Read More

At Wright Beamer, we welcome opportunities to share educational updates with the public. On Tuesday, September 19, the Farmington Community Library will host Lee Flaherty for an evening to discuss the key points of establishing a nonprofit organizati… Read More