Attorney Brad Brelinski Published in the Jackson Legal News

Jackson, Michigan – Lawyer Brad A. Brelinski published an article in the November 30, 2015 issue of the Jackson County Legal News. Click here to read the article (link directs you to the Legal News’s website). If you have any questions ab… Read More
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MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS RULES THAT PARENTS CANNOT DISINHERIT CHILDREN BY WILL

UPDATE: In the spring of 2018, the Michigan legislature revised the statute to address the issue addressed below. The change to the statute can be read here. You should consult with your attorney if you have questions about the change and if you stil… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RULING HAS WIDE-RANGING EFFECTS

As you most likely know by now, last month the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated ruling regarding the issue of whether same-sex couples have the right to marry. Before the Court’s decision, there were countless unknowns and inconsisten… Read More
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Beware of Do-it-Yourself Legal Work

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
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August is Make-a-Will Month

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
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills

August is Make-a-Will Month

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
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills

Majority of Adults Do Not Have a Last Will and Testament

Do you have a will? If your answer was no, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 survey by Harris Interactive, 55 percent of all adult Americans do not have a will. The survey found that most adults who do not have any of the basic estate plann… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills