Attorney Karen G. Jackson to Lead Three Estate Planning Courses at HCC

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead three, one-hour estate planning workshops at Holyoke Community College, beginning Thursday, April 11, from 6 to 7 p.m., with “Core Estate Planning.”

In this first session, Jackson, an elder law and estate planning attorney, will explain the importance of the will, power of attorney and health care proxy and the core estate plan.

In the second session, “De-Mystifying Trusts,” Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., Jackson will review the different types of trusts and how to decide if one is needed.

In the final course, “Saving Your Home from the Nursing Home Bill,” on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 7 p.m., Jackson will explain the use of an irrevocable income-only trust to save nursing home costs. She will also explain the MassHealth rules and provide tips and traps to avoid.

Students can choose one or two classes at $39 each or register for the series for $90. To register, call 413-552-2320 or visit hcc.edu/bce.