Attorney Karen Jackson to Lead Three Estate Planning Courses at Holyoke Community College in September, October and November

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead three estate planning workshops at Holyoke Community College, once per month in September, October and November.

An elder law and estate planning attorney, Jackson will present these sessions:

• Core Estate Planning, on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. Jackson recommends that everyone should have what she calls “a core estate plan,” with a will, power of attorney and health care proxy. She will explain the value of each document. 
• De-Mystifying Trusts, on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. Jackson will explain what a trust is, review the different types of trusts and outline who needs a trust and in what situations. 
• Saving Your Home from the Nursing Home Bill, on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. Jackson will explain the use of an irrevocable income-only trust to save one’s home when nursing care becomes problematic. She will explain MassHealth rules and provide tips and traps to avoid.

Each class is $39. To register, call 413-552-2320.