Jill A. Adkins brings more than 30 years of dedicated legal experience to her practice, helping individuals and families navigate the often complex world of estate planning, elder law, probate, and trust administration with clarity and compassion. Known for her thoughtful guidance and personalized approach, Jill focuses on crafting legal strategies that are both practical and tailored to her clients’ unique circumstances.
Jill works with clients across the life spectrum, from young parents planning for the unexpected, to multigenerational families preserving generational wealth, to older adults planning for long-term care and incapacity. She emphasizes proactive planning to help reduce the need for costly and stressful court involvement, minimize tax exposure, and mitigate family disputes after death. Jill also frequently collaborates with financial planners, insurance professionals, and other trusted advisors to ensure a client’s comprehensive plan is coordinated and complete.
A central pillar of Jill’s practice is elder law, where she advocates fiercely for the rights and dignity of older adults. Jill assists clients and their families with long-term care planning, including Medical Assistance eligibility, and works to prevent and address elder abuse, especially financial exploitation. Her experience in guardianships and conservatorships helps families prepare for or respond to situations of incapacity with confidence and legal certainty.
Jill’s commitment to the field extends beyond client representation. She has authored multiple published works on topics ranging from dementia and aging issues to socio-economic rights, reflecting her deep engagement with legal and human rights dimensions of elder advocacy. Her scholarship has appeared in respected international and regional journals, including Global Ageing and the South African Journal of Labour Relations.