Attorney Brelinski Appointed New Jackson County Public Administrator We are thrilled to announce that Curtis, Curtis & Brelinski, P.C. partner, Brad A. Brelinski, has been appointed as the new Jackson County Public Administrator by Michigan Attor… Read More

In re Hector M. Hernandez Supplemental Needs Trust: A Rare Published Opinion on Trusts and Probate Introduction The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued a rare published opinion in a probate case, In re Hector M Hernandez Supplemental Needs Trus… Read More

Deeds and Misdeeds: Lessons from Kovaci v. Estate of Dedvukaj Introduction The Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision in Kovaci v. Estate of Dedvukaj highlights critical legal principles regarding deed validity and conversion of funds. This case is pa… Read More

Michigan’s Implementation of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act: A Quick Briefing Michigan has taken a significant step in modernizing its approach to financial powers of attorney (POAs) by adopting the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). Thi… Read More

In re Robert James Malette Revocable Living Trust: Understanding Undue Influence and Capacity in Estate Planning Introduction: One of the benefits of many estate plans is the ability of the grantor, settlor, or testator to amend their wishes during t… Read More

JACKSON, Mich. – Attorney Brad A. Brelinski was recently elected to the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly as one of two members representing the 4th Circuit, Jackson County. The three-year term begins on October 1, 2022. The State Bar o… Read More

Attorney Jeff Landon joined our firm in February 2021. The Jackson County Legal News published a wonderful and detailed feature on Jeff, and we thought it would be an excellent opportunity for a staff spotlight to our clients, colleagues, and friends… Read More

Jackson, Michigan – Our law firm was recently featured in the April 2021 edition of the Jackson Magazine. The article highlights our deep history and commitment of service to the Jackson community with a particular focus on our estate planning… Read More