About Jackie
Jackie Bedard moved from a science undergraduate degree to a law degree and into a practice that centers on family and estate matters. She completed a Bachelor of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2002 and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2006. Those academic chapters left her with an analytical approach and an interest in planning that addresses both legal and personal concerns.
After law school she established her legal career in North Carolina, where she is licensed to practice. Over time she gravitated toward work that intersects family dynamics and the technical requirements of estate law. Her background gives her an unusual mix: a comfort with technical detail from her undergraduate studies and formal legal training that emphasizes client-centered planning.
Her work involves drafting and interpreting estate documents meant to provide clarity at difficult times. She assists families through the process of creating wills and trusts, and she advises on the steps needed to manage transitions of assets and responsibilities. She also works on the procedural matters that follow a death, helping families understand probate processes and the paperwork those procedures require. She takes a practical approach to explaining options and consequences so clients can make informed choices.
Colleagues and clients describe her as steady and methodical in her approach to casework. She prefers clear explanations over jargon. That style shows in how she prepares documents and communicates with clients during stressful periods. She also spends time keeping up with changes in state law that affect estate and family planning so advice reflects current rules and deadlines.
In 2026 she practices at Carolina Family Estate Planning, an office that serves individuals and families across the state. Her current practice focuses on estate planning for families and related matters.
