Elder Law Trends 2025: Housing Strategies and Downsizing for Asset Protection
Your Home – The Ultimate Asset at Risk Imagine your family home, the cornerstone of your legacy, at risk from rising care costs or Medicaid recovery rules. For most aging American’s, elder law trends in 2025 make housing a focal point for protection. With 50% of retirees facing long-term care expenses exceeding $100K annually, downsizing… View Article
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Why Update Your Plan Now
A Week to Reclaim Your Legacy During National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 20–26, 2025), it’s time to reflect: 70% of Americans lack a basic plan, risking court control, family disputes, and lost assets. For most Americans, outdated or missing documents can turn your hard work into chaos. At J. Davenport Legal, we make updates… View Article
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Top 5 Reasons People Avoid Estate Planning in 2025 – And Why You Shouldn’t
Why 70% of Americans Skip Estate Planning It’s startling: 70% of Americans lack a basic estate plan, leaving families vulnerable to court battles, frozen assets, and lost legacies. For every American, this oversight risks everything you’ve built. At J. Davenport Legal, we see the same excuses repeatedly. What are the top reasons people avoid estate… View Article
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Essential Ancillary Estate Planning Documents in 2025: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Safeguard Your Future with Key Documents What if a sudden illness left you unable to make medical or financial decisions? Without the right documents, your loved ones could face chaos and court intervention. For every American, ancillary estate planning documents are vital complements to wills and trusts, ensuring your wishes are honored during incapacity. At… View Article
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The Two Biggest Problems Avoided with a Sound Estate Plan
Don’t Let These Risks Derail Your Legacy Imagine your family facing court battles and frozen bank accounts after your passing—all because you didn’t have a simple estate plan. For the majority of Americans, this is a real threat. At J. Davenport Legal, we help you avoid these pitfalls with straightforward tools like wills and trusts…. View Article
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What Is a Lady Bird Deed? Advantages for Estate Planning in 2025
Protect Your Home Without Losing Control Picture someone approaching retirement who wants to pass their family home to heirs without probate’s hassle, all while keeping full control to sell or refinance if needed. This is the power of a Lady Bird Deed. For our clients, it’s a simple tool to avoid court delays and costs…. View Article
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