Jackie Wilbur Bedard
Carolina Family Estate Planning • Cary, NC
TrustsEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(844) 257-6223
Address
201 Commonwealth Ct., Cary, NC, 27511, US
Professional
About
Jackie Wilbur Bedard is a distinguished attorney at Carolina Family Estate Planning in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in estate planning and personal injury law. With a focus on navigating the complexities of family protection, long-term care, and wealth preservation, Jackie is dedicated to creating comprehensive estate plans that address both immediate and future concerns. Recognizing that traditional estate planning often overlooks the critical issue of long-term care, she emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential extended health challenges alongside estate management. Jackie is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel, which advocate for client-centered estate and elder care planning. Her leadership roles have included serving on the board of directors for the North Carolina chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, as well as various local non-profit organizations, including the Hospice of Wake County Foundation and the Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center. She is also a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Wake County Bar Association. Recognized for her contributions to the community, Jackie was named one of Cary Magazine's 2015 Movers & Shakers and has received the Best Attorney accolade in the Cary Magazine's Maggy Awards from 2016 to 2021. Jackie earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond, School of Law. Additionally, she is a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Residing in Cary with her husband, Dan, and their two dogs, Nala and Maggie, Jackie enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, cooking, and music.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
2006 University of Richmond School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 2021 SuperLawyer: Estate Planning & Probate, SuperLawyers 2021 2021 Legal Elite: Tax & Estate Planning, Business North Carolina 2021 2021 Maggy Awards-Best Attorney, Cary Magazine 2020 2020 Maggy Awards-Best Attorney, Cary Magazine 2020 #89 Fastest Growing Law Firms, Law Firm 500
Publications
2020 Seminar If the Diagnosis Is Dementia: What It Means & What You Need To Know 2019 Book A Guide to Alzheimer's Care 2019 Book Understanding Estate Administration 2018 eBook The Children's Safeguard Planning Guide 2014 AFFC Publications Don't Go Broke In a Nursing Home-Mid North Carolina Edition
Associations
2019 - Present National Academy of Attorneys for Alzheimer's Planning Steering Committee Member 2013 - Present WealthCounsel 2013 - Present ElderCounsel 2011 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member 2006 - Present North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections
Speaking
2019 Estate & Long-Term Care Planning Basics Estate Planning & Long-Term Care Planning 2018 11 Threats to Your Family's Future Estate Planning 2015 Workshop The 7 Threats to Your Family & Their Security 2015 Veterans Group Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits 2015 Senior Breakfast Panel Discussion Long-Term Care Planning
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026