Attorney Karen Jackson to Lead Estate-planning Series at HCC

HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead a three-course series on estate planning at Holyoke Community College (HCC), beginning Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.

In this high-level overview of estate planning, students will have a brief introduction to the healthcare proxy, advance directives, and the differences between an advance directives, living wills, DNR, and various health releases.

The risks of jointly titled property, the importance of the power of attorney (POA), the two types of POAs and key provisions of a well-drafted POA will also be discussed, along with the probate process, ways to avoid probate, the importance of the will, and the key provisions in a well-drafted will.

All three classes will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In the first class, students will learn about the healthcare proxy, advance directive (also known as a living will), and important releases.

The second class will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, and power of attorney and homesteads will be discussed. On Thursday, Oct. 17, students will learn about the will and probate.

The cost for the series is $179. To register, call (413) 552-2320 or visit hcc.edu/bce.