Many entrepreneurs operate their businesses as a limited liability company (LLC). The usual method of taxation for an LLC is to be taxed as a disregarded entity if the LLC has only one member with the income being reported on Schedule C of the member… Read More

JACKSON, Mich. – Curtis, Curtis & Brelinski, P.C., the oldest law firm in Jackson founded in 1901, is pleased to announce that attorney Brad A. Brelinski was appointed by the Jackson County Bar Association to serve on the Michigan Advocacy Prog… Read More

Our lawyers and team members have a deep commitment to serving the community that has supported our law firm for over 100 years. One organization we are proud to support is the Michigan Advocacy Program, which includes Legal Services of South Central… Read More

Often, our job as lawyers involves fixing problems after the fact, as opposed to proactively planning and documenting transactions. Most of the time, issues arise because someone used a fill-in-the-blank “legal document” they bought from an offic… Read More

Phil Curtis was featured in a recent edition of the Chamber News, published by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Phil authored an article about entrepreneurship, based on his experience as a business law attorney for 40+ years, and as a busines… Read More

Do you and your family have appropriate estate plans? A will or revocable living trust are the cornerstones on which family members and loved ones build financial security after your death. Additionally, Durable Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocat… Read More

If you, or you and your spouse, unexpectedly died, would your surviving family members know enough about the nature of your business and financial dealings and the location of the associated documentation to properly take care of your affairs? If, fo… Read More

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the new dollar limits on benefits and compensation for defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. The new limits will be effective for individuals as of January 1, 2012 and for all p… Read More