Clifford J. Rice

Clifford J. Rice: Attorney with Rice & Rice, Attorneys at Law, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

I have the best job in the world. Every day, I meet with wonderful people who love their families, and want to protect their loved ones, keep them out of court, save money, and make things easier for them in the future. Our estate plans enable our clients to help avoid unnecessary placement in nursing homes. This alone can save up to $7500 every month, while allowing the clients to preserve their privacy, dignity and quality of life by remaining in their own homes as long as possible. In the unlikely event that nursing home care IS required, our estate plans contain the tools necessary to do Medicaid Planning. Typically, this allows the client to qualify for Medicaid much more quickly, without having to SPEND DOWN everything they have been working for their entire lives. All we do at Rice & Rice is estate planning, and we have been practicing law for almost 42 years.

Awards

Best of the Region - Estate Planning Law Firm, Times Publications, 2009

Practicum Mentor, 1994 – 1997, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, 1997

Publications

Senior Life, Protect Your Family, 2014

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, The Estate Planning Tool Kit, 1994

Associations

Wealth Counsel, Charter Member, Instructor, 1997 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Teacher, Mentor, Developer of The Practicum Course, 1993 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member, 1993 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property Trusts and Estate Law, 1973 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Real Property
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Areas of Practice (31)

  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Probate Avoidance
  • Business and Farmland Succession Planning
  • Long-Term Care Planning
  • Avoiding Nursing Homes
  • In-Home Healthcare Planning
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Spenddown Protection
  • Estate Administration
  • Living Trusts
  • IRA Preservation Trusts
  • Supplemental/Special Needs Trusts
  • Pet Care Trusts
  • Protective (Spendthrift-provisioned) Trusts
  • Education Expense Trusts
  • Last Wills and Testament
  • Pour-Over Will Provisions
  • Business Ownership, Interest, Asset, & Succession Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Transitioning from Medicare-covered Skilled Facility (Rehab) to a Non-Skilled Facility Nursing Home
  • Medicaid Application Representation
  • Medicaid Spend-Down Planning
  • Guidance for using Payable/Transferable on Death provisions
  • Trust Funding
  • Health Care, Funding, and General Powers-of-Attorney
  • HIPAA Waivers
  • Funeral Directives
  • Guardianships for Incapacitated Adults
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Indiana University, B.S., 1969
Law School Attended:
Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 1972
Year of First Admission:
1972
Admission:
1972, Indiana; 1993, Illinois; 2015, Michigan
Certifications:
Award name Best of the Region - Estate Planning Law Firm Grantor Times Publications, Practicum Mentor Grantor- National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
ISLN:
902173055

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/04/19 in Elder Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 12/04/19 in Elder Law

    I have known Mr. Rice for 35 years and have nothing but the utmost respect for him both professionally and privately. He sets his own professional standards high above those of others.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/03/19 in Trusts and Estates

    Outstanding attorney; excellent legal knowledge and skills, good communicator and caring person.. Great attributes which have made Mr. Rice successful.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/02/19 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/19 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/19 in Elder Law

    Mr. Rice is known for his expertise in the Elder Law area of practice in this community. He is easy to contact and very responsive to communications sent to him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/26/19 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/22/19 in Trusts and Estates

    Clifford J. Rice is one terrific estate planning lawyer!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/22/19 in Trusts and Estates

    I've known Cliff for over 26 years as a colleague. He is extremely knowledgeable. His character is impeccable. I'm honored to call him a colleague and have referred my clients to him when they move anywhere near his area.

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Avvo Client Review
4.6/5.0 (10 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

We are SO glad we had Rice & Rice do our estate planning, specifically a living trust. Does anyone besides an attorney have any idea all the ins and outs that need to be addressed? I doubt it. It is...

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Contact Information:

219-329-7151  Phone

219-531-8644  Fax

www.RiceandRice.com

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