Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointment of Brad A. Brelinski as the new Jackson County Public Administrator.
"Mr. Brelinski’s deep involvement in the Jackson County community and his expertise in estate planning make him a great fit to serve as public administrator," Nessel stated. "I’m grateful for his ongoing service and dedication to the people of Jackson County."
County public administrators have specific duties related to intestate decedent estates where there are no known heirs. Their responsibilities include managing the determination, collection, liquidation, and distribution of assets in such estates. Attorneys who take on this role often maintain separate private practices.
Randi M. Merchant, State Public Administrator, remarked, "County public administrators serve in a position of trust in Michigan’s Probate Court system and perform vital work on behalf of their respective communities." She added, "The Department is fortunate to have a talented and passionate pool of attorneys that serve in this role across the State, and I am pleased to welcome County Public Administrator Brelinski as the newest member of that team."
Brelinski is an alumnus of Western Michigan University and Wayne State University Law School. Since 2008, he has been part of Curtis, Curtis & Brelinski, P.C., practicing in estate planning, probate and trust administration and litigation, real estate, business law, and civil litigation. He has contributed to many local boards including the Jackson Area Estate Planning Council and Jackson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.