What are Digital Assets? Digital assets are information that you may use online, including Facebook, Gmail, Google, LinkedIn, online photograph storage, online bank accounts and investment accounts. How do your loved ones get access to your Digital Assets if you become Mentally Disabled or Die? This has been a troubling issue in Estate Planning. You... [Read More]
Steven developed a thorough plan to meet our complicated needs with a blended family and special needs child in a timely manner. - Cheryl F.
Mr. Jackson made a tough process easy and painless! - Kyle M.
"Integrity, trust - a rare item - it's here! - Ron F.
Lessons in Estate Planning from the Brangelina Divorce
It’s not just about the divorce. The public is surprised and fascinated by the recent separation and pending divorce of movie stars, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. We watch with fascination the same as we are drawn to watching a car wreck. In some way we are disappointed that two beautiful and competent people are unable to survive... [Read More]
STEVEN ANDREW JACKSON, ESQ. LEADS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS ON THE “DIGITAL ASSETS IN ESTATE PLANNING”
STEVEN ANDREW JACKSON, ESQ. LEADS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS ON THE “DIGITAL ASSETS IN ESTATE PLANNING” Estate Planning Attorney Steven Andrew Jackson, will teach a one hour Continuing Education class on “Digital Assets in Estate Planning.” The class will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at The Biltmore Building,... [Read More]
What lies beneath: oil, gas and mineral rights
Remember that movie, “What Lies Beneath”? Well, maybe not because it didn’t get the best reviews. It’s a 2000 movie starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer in which dark secrets are unveiled. Well, land is a lot like that especially if you have not only the value of the land on top, but what lies... [Read More]
Part 2: For richer or poorer: financial vows
“For richer or poorer…” those infamous four words that have been repeated in many spousal arguments and probably in many divorces as well. At the time we say them, we wish to give our partner and our children or future children, everything we have. However, when it comes to designating your financial helpers, one should... [Read More]
Part 1: In sickness and in health: healthcare vows
Healthcare Authorities: different from marriage vows Everyone knows the traditional marriage vows and the portion “for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health,” the words to indicate to your partner that you will be there through thick and thin. When people prepare their Estate Planning documents, they often name each... [Read More]
Sins of Our Youth & Genetics
Having been active in sports when I was younger and still being active today with ballroom dancing, hiking and working out, my body has nicks and wounds. I have received these wounds and damage over time. Also, I am a combination of the genetics of my parents, grandparents, and beyond. My mom and her father... [Read More]
Do you tell the kids?
Do you tell your adult children about your estate plans? If so, how much and when? If not, why? The Role of your Adult Children Some clients want to have their adult children be involved in their Estate Planning. It may be that they want the adult children involved from the beginning of the design... [Read More]
… Cha, Cha, Changes Along the Way …
In Dan Harris’s excellent book, Ten Percent Happier, he talks about his desire to better understand and deal with the ups and downs of life. One of the revelations that he discovered was that most of us think things are going to be permanent, which they are not. Since we think they are going to... [Read More]
Part 2 – Conversions: Estate Planning for the Unknown or Unexpected
“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” Oscar Wilde As you think of your loved ones and your estate plan, you may be thinking – “Mine is not that complicated. I don’t have any unknown factors. I don’t have millions in assets so why should I be concerned. I will leave everything to... [Read More]