Estate Planning Attorney Donna J. Jackson

All one has to do is look at the Terry Schiavo case to understand the importance of estate planning. This tragic story culminated in a lengthy legal battle jeopardizing the peace for all parties involved. The really tragedy of the story was the fact that it could have been avoided. No one blames this innocent young woman for her sudden life changing injury. Memorializing her wishes in a power of attorney and healthcare directive could have prevented the case from occurring. To speak to an attorney about the importance of estate planning, call Oklahoma City, attorney Donna J. Jackson at 405-840-1874.

We represent families throughout central Oklahoma seeking to prevent a similar tragedy. Sit down with Ms. Jackson to discuss your legal options. Find out what it takes to draft a power of attorney and health care directive.

Besides protecting your healthcare decisions, estate planning also ensures your financial decisions are understood. Drafting a will, creating, and funding a trust are ways to organize and distribute your assets upon your death. If you want to give your family members money for their education and living expenses, consider creating an educational or special needs trust.

You should plan for your death and incapacitation by appointing an administrator, trustee, agent, and executor. Reduce the time and expense of probate by carefully describing how you want your estate and trust administered. By granting authority to one person, you ensure your wishes are understood.

To find out about all the estate-planning tools available to you, call Donna J. Jackson at 405-840-1874. Submit your question and contact information by completing the attached contact us form.