Introducing New MSF Board Member Jason Faas

Introducing New MSF Board Member:

Jason Faas

Jason Faas: Creating a Net of Safety

For Families and Their Loved Ones

By Sheryl Wilde

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

~ Jacques Cousteau

Imagine swimming alongside a 7-foot-long giant black sea bass, possibly weighing more than 700 pounds!

When Jason Faas, new Mountain Shadows Foundation Board Member, decided to get scuba certified, he thought it would be a fun thing to do with his son.

And, when he went diving with his son around the islands to the west of Catalina, the trip was inspired by his love of nature and family. 

But … he never would have imagined he would come face-to-fin with a giant black sea bass.

While Jason doesn’t know exactly how big the sea bass was, he says, “It was massive - bigger than me!”

Jason's encounter with the huge sea bass made a lasting impression on him.

Now, he hopes to have all of his sons scuba certified so they can dive together.  

“Family is number one for me,” says Jason. “Family is by far the most important thing in my life. Everything else revolves around it."

Traveling together is also a passion that brings Jason’s whole family closer.

Jason's favorite travel destination? Alaska. 

“I’ve been there three times now. My dad and I took a fishing trip there and I’ve been on two cruises to Alaska with my family. We took a flight on a sea plane and landed on the water. The feeling of being one with nature was absolutely incredible. It’s just gorgeous up there!”

Faith is also an integral component to Jason’s family life. “I was raised in a faith-based family. My beliefs and faith are the underpinnings of who I am. It’s one of the biggest parts of me. It really does mean everything to me."

Jason’s parents led by example. “I learned by watching how they treated each other, how they treated us, how they treated others. They were genuinely good people and I learned through their examples."

“My parents were wholly supportive of us. They came to all of my baseball games, from little league through my senior year of high school. My parents spent time with us and that made us feel loved. It made us feel special.

“My parents were also genuinely good to other people. Through them, I learned to offer my services to the community.”

Jason’s first service experience was a two-year church mission to St. Petersburg, Russia. This required that he learn the Russian language. 

“It was a transformative experience. I was in a remote town in Russia, interacting with people in a different language, in a different culture, sharing a message of faith."

Photo above - St. Petersburg, Russia

“Initially, there were walls put up by the people I met," says Jason. "But, I learned to break down those walls, and when that happened, I Iearned they were the most humble, wonderful, warm people. I just loved them to death. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having had that experience.”

The Estate Plan: A Net of Safety

For Families

As the sea cast its net of wonder upon Jason, he now enfolds his clients in a net of safety through his work.

A partner at William Mahoney & Abbott, LLP, Jason advises and assists clients with estate planning and trust administration. 

“I prepare wills and trusts. I advise clients on planning for incapacity and death. That is the main focus of my practice.

“I also help those same clients with other legal needs they may have. My goal is to help them with all their legal needs.”

Knowing your loved ones will be taken care of, and that the legacy you leave behind is the one you want, can bring peace of mind and confidence in the future.

“Meeting with people and helping them with something that has been weighing on their mind, often for a long time, is my favorite thing. I help clients in planning their estates, looking ahead to the future, and making sure their financial affairs will be taken care of should something happen to them. 

"My clients can rest assured their finances, their healthcare, and their children are all taken care of. They can rest assured there’s nothing to worry about if something happens to them.”

Jason’s expertise in estate planning and trust administration includes designing estate planning documents such as revocable trusts, wills, advanced healthcare directives, and financial power of attorney. He also does succession planning, and advanced estate and gift planning, which includes irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, qualified personal resident trusts, and charitable gift giving and planning.

Jason holds one aspect of estate planning particularly close to his heart. He develops estate plans for special needs individuals. 

“There are so many different variables that go into estate planning for individuals with special needs," adds Jason. "I really enjoy working with these individuals and their families, and seeing the relief in their eyes as we come to decisions to ensure a secure future.”

Jason holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University, and a Law Degree, cum laude, from Chapman University. He was awarded his LL.M in Taxation from New York University.

Jason is licensed by the State Bar of California and is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association.

"I hope to make a difference at Mountain Shadows by bringing my professional expertise in estate planning, and my dedication to service, to the Mountain Shadows Board."

We welcome Jason Faas to the MSF Board of Directors, and to the Mountain Shadows Family!

The Mountain Shadows Foundation -Because We CARE

The Mountain Shadows CARE program provides recreational and social experiences to residents, adding meaning and richness to their lives. 

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Mandy Huiras

Mountain Shadows Foundation

Director of Development

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