Wills & Trusts

A Will is a Legal Document where one sets out their intentions as to how their assets should move after they are deceased. It may or may not control their assets. A Will needs to be valid in the particular State where the decedent lives. The Will needs to control the assets of the decedent.... [Read More]

Steve Teaches CE Class – “More After Death Administration” (More from Beyond the Grave)

Estate Planning attorney, Steven Andrew Jackson, will teach a one hour Continuing Education class on “More After Death Administration.”  The class will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at The Biltmore Building, One North Pack Square, in downtown Asheville.  The class is approved for one hour Continuing Education by... [Read More]

Tom Benson Adult Incompetency Lawsuit

The Tom Benson (owner of the NFL New Orleans Saints and NBA Pelicans professional sports teams) adult incompetency lawsuit continues. Per a Court Order three (3) different medical professionals have examined 87 year old Tom Benson regarding his mental incompetency. His daughter and two (2) adult grandchildren brought the lawsuit. The opposing party is Tom... [Read More]

Baseball Great Tony Gwynn Dies at 54

Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn died at the age of 54 after a long battle with cancer. I have always been amazed by how many widows I have met who were in their 50’s. It seems many men, and women, die of heart attacks or cancer more so in their 50’s. Our odds... [Read More]

Donald Sterling’s Mental Incapacity

Professional basketball team owner Donald Sterling’s has reportedly been declared Mentally Incompetent under the terms of his Trust with his wife according to Sports Illustrated. Apparently under the terms of Donald Sterling’s Trust he can be declared an incompetent adult by two physicians, which apparently has been done, placing his wife in control under their... [Read More]

Steve Teaches CE Class – “Can You Trust Your Trust?”

Steve will teach a Continuing Education Class – “Can You Trust Your Trust?” on Wednesday, June 4, 2013 at 8am at The Biltmore Building to Financial & Insurance Professionals & Accountants.  The class will look at how your client’s Estate Plan could blow-up on them.   The Class is approved for one hour of Continuing... [Read More]

We Remember

On Memorial Day we remember the soldiers who died in service. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard & Army Reserves have all sacrificed their lives while serving in the armed forces. A sacrifice they, their families & loved ones have made that changed the lives of all left behind. We are all thankful for... [Read More]

James Brown’s Estate Planning Blues

As a movie about James Brown, “the Godfather of Soul”, hits cinemas we remember the disastrous Estate Planning he left behind. James Brown’s Will attempted to create a Trust under a Will for education of poor children for the bulk of his assets, also for education for his grandchildren, some personal items to his adult... [Read More]

Why We Do What We Do

I’ve always been protective of friends, loved ones, and teammates. It’s probably why I played offensive tackle in football and center in basketball. It was always about sacrificing myself in the game for the good of the team or others. I’ve always had a very high “Protective Streak.” In establishing a relationship with my clients... [Read More]

Steve Teaches Class

Attorney Steven Andrew Jackson will teach a Continuing Education Class to professionals titled “Can You Trust Your Trust?” on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. The class will show where hidden bombs are in Estate Plans that clients are unaware of that may cause unnecessary expense and loss of control to the client and... [Read More]