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.

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HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead the first of three estate planning workshops at Holyoke Community College on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m.

In Core Estate Planning, Jackson will recommend that individuals 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.

An elder law and estate planning attorney, Jackson will present subsequent sessions on Oct. 19 and Nov. 30.

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

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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.

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