Kristen Marena Jackson

Kristen Marena Jackson

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate ... +2 more

5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 310, Orlando, FL

About Kristen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Surrogates, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts, Pre-Need Guardian, Life Estate Deed, Amendments, Codicils, Taxable Estates, Gifts.

40%
Business 20%

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, Trademarks, Business Start-Ups, Partnerships, Purchase Agreements, Employment Agreements.

20%
Probate 15%

Formal, Summary, and Ancillary Administrations; Testate and Intestate Filings; Appointment of Personal Representatives.

15%
Real Estate 15%

Contracts, Closing, Leases, Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Title Search.

15%
Elder Law 10%

Medicaid Applications, Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Surrogates, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Pre-Need Guardian, Life Estate Deed, Amendments, Codicils.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Jackson Law PA

5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 310, Orlando, FL, 32819

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Kristen Marena Jackson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Johnathan | August 12, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Client

Kristen worked with my wife and I to insure we completely understood the details of our revocable living trust, will and ancillary documents. We couldn't have been more pleased. In the 12 years she has been working with my wife and I, her firm as prepared not only a trust, but has managed the creat...ion of our limited liability company, managed the real estate closing on 2 or our homes and has prepared life estate deeds on our many properties. We would recommend Jackson Montoya Law Firm to everyone.

Posted by Thomas | August 12, 2013 | Estate Planning

Wonderful and Knowledgeable!!

Kristen has not only given me solid legal advice over the years, but has been instrumental in helping me understand the steps that I needed to take, so that my assets are protected. Her knowledge and understanding of Estate Planning has helped me secure my wife and children's future in the event tha...t it is ever needed.

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Donna Draves

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kristen Jackson for over 25 years and have recommended her to some of my clients, all of whom were very pleased with her services. Kristen is very intelligent, experienced and honest."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive representation in the court room is something every client needs. Look no further."

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Anne-Marie Bowen

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Jackson is a highly skilled attorney who explores every avenue to find the best options for her clients. She is devoted to her clients and community. Thus, I am pleased to endorse her."

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Christine Lomas

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristen Jackson has a passion for estate planning that is hard to find and unmatched in the legal community. She is one of the most experienced, knowledgable, trusted and revered attorneys in the Central Florida area, and it is my pleasure and privilege to be the newest member of her team of highly skilled attorneys providing excellent service to her clients."

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Warren Lindsey

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is among the most respected and effective attorneys in the Central Florida area. Warren Lindsey"

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Peggy Hoyt

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kristen Jackson for many years. She has earned the respect of many Central Florida attorneys and it is with great enthusiasm that I recommend her."

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Melvin Wright

Business lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Kristen Jackson. She provides top notch legal advice to business organizations of all types, as well as excellent estate planning and probate services. Her firm is a full service law firm that provides the best representation in a variety of fields. We often refer clients to her with the most positive results."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Founding Partner/Attorney, / or in Private Practice

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1984 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Women On A Mission to Earn Commission (WOAMTEC)

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar, Business Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

Five Star Professionals

Wealth Manager

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), Elder Care Matters

Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2006

Orange County Bar Association

Executive Committee

2002 - 2003

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

President

1996 - 1998

Orange County Bar Association

Chair

Education

1994

Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1983

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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