Unlocking Home Equity: A Key Trend in 2025 Retirement Planning
Turn Your Home into Retirement Income Imagine retiring with a $500,000 home, only to face rising costs that threaten your savings. For couples over 50 with $250K+ in assets, your home is a powerful tool to secure retirement. Yet, 70% of Americans lack a plan to leverage it, risking financial strain. At Davenport & Associates,… View Article
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Funding Your Trust: How to Transfer Assets Like Real Estate in 2025
Don’t Let Unfunded Trusts Undermine Your Plan You’ve created a revocable living trust to protect your legacy, but without funding it, your assets could still face probate delays and costs. For many Americans, this oversight is common—70% of Americans lack a complete estate plan, risking family disputes and tax losses. At J. Davenport Legal, we… View Article
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2025 Retirement Income Planning Trends: Secure Your Future
Introduction: Are You Ready for Retirement’s New Reality? Imagine retiring with a $500,000 nest egg, only to find inflation and taxes erode it faster than expected. For many couples over 50 with $250K+ in assets, this fear is real—70% lack a plan to secure steady retirement income. At Davenport & Associates, we help pre-retirees and… View Article
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Irrevocable Trusts: What They Are and What They Are Used For in Estate Planning
Safeguard Your Legacy with Smart Planning Picture this: You’ve built a comfortable life with a home, savings, and investments, but the thought of high estate taxes or long-term care costs draining your assets keeps you up at night. For many Americans, an irrevocable trust could be the solution to protect your wealth and ensure it… View Article
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New Rules for Inherited IRAs: Navigating Required Distributions in 2025
Protect Your Legacy from Tax Traps Imagine inheriting your parents’ IRA, only to lose 30% to taxes because of new rules you didn’t know about. For many Americans over 50, this is a real risk in 2025. The SECURE 2.0 Act has changed how inherited IRAs are taxed, requiring most heirs to withdraw funds within… View Article
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What Is a Will/Last Will and Testament? A Simple Guide for 2025
Last week, we explored trusts in simple terms—today, let’s talk about another key estate planning tool: the will, or last will and testament. At J. Davenport Legal, we helped thousands to understand these basics to protect their families. If you’re wondering “What is a will?” or “Do I need a last will and testament?”, this… View Article
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