Rice & Rice

06/18/2026

Your will says one thing. Your beneficiary form says another. Who wins?

This is one of the most overlooked parts of estate planning. A lot of people assume their will controls everything. But certain accounts pass by beneficiary designation, and those forms can override what your will says.

Life changes — divorce, remarriage, new accounts, deaths in the family — and the forms often do not get updated along with everything else. The result can be money going somewhere you never would have chosen.

This is exactly why proper planning looks at the full picture instead of just one document.

Have you reviewed your beneficiary forms in the last 5 years? 👇

06/14/2026

This is the question almost no parent wants to think about. But it is also one of the most important conversations a family can have.

Without a plan, a court may end up deciding who raises your children, and who manages anything left for them. That decision may not reflect what you would have chosen, or who you trust most.

Estate planning is not just about money or documents. For parents, it is about making sure the right people, the right values, and the right wishes are in place before a moment ever comes when someone else has to decide.

Have you and your partner ever talked about who you would want raising your children if something happened? 👇

06/11/2026

A question worth sitting with: What happens to your savings if you need long-term care?

With nursing home costs averaging over $118,000 per year, this is one of the biggest financial fears families face. Rice & Rice walks through planning strategies that may help protect more of what you have built.

06/10/2026

Nursing home costs now average more than $118,000 per year, and many families are told they may need to spend down their assets before qualifying for Medicaid.

Our firm walks through planning strategies that can help families pursue Medicaid eligibility while still protecting more of what they have built.

Learn more below.

Contact our Medicaid planning lawyers in Indiana to discuss your Medicaid eligibility and preserving your family’s wealth.

06/05/2026

What happens to your life savings if you go to a nursing home?

That question gets very real, very fast.

We’ve seen that many nursing home costs now average over $118,000 per year, and for many families, the idea of having to use their own assets first before qualifying for Medicaid is overwhelming. That is exactly why this kind of planning matters.

The goal is not just getting care. It is understanding your options early enough to avoid losing more of your money, estate, and assets than necessary along the way.

Have you or someone you know ever had to navigate long-term care planning for a parent or loved one? 👇

06/04/2026

Peace of mind starts here.

Again and again, families describe feeling more prepared, more confident, and more at peace after working through the planning process with Rice & Rice Attorneys.

If you have ever put planning off because it felt overwhelming, you are not alone. Reach out to our team today to get started.

06/03/2026

Many people are looking for more than just legal documents. They want guidance backed by experience.

Across our website, we have examples of clients who repeatedly mention feeling cared for, having things explained in a way they could understand, and gaining peace of mind. That combination of compassion, clarity, and trust is a big part of what makes us different.

See more about Rice & Rice here:

Read what clients say about working with Rice & Rice. Over 50 years of elder law and estate planning experience, backed by more than 12,000 families served.

05/29/2026

This is one of those estate planning questions people do not ask until they suddenly should have.

Rice & Rice Attorneys says trust planning can provide protection for your spouse and children, and if a surviving spouse remarries, can help assure your estate passes to your children and not the new spouse.

That matters more than most families realize.

Had you ever thought about this scenario before? 👇

05/29/2026

A lot of people know they need an estate plan. Far fewer feel like they actually understand one.

That is why Rice & Rice Attorneys offers educational workshops in Valparaiso, Lafayette, and Granger, so families can learn how to craft their plan, understand family roles, and put that plan to work. These events help people learn the nuances of their plan and techniques to maximize its effectiveness. It also invites future clients to learn why more than 12,000 families have turned to Rice & Rice to custom-craft a plan that fits their needs.

If you have been meaning to get clarity before making decisions, this is a great place to start:

Estate planning workshops in Valparaiso, Lafayette, and Granger. Join over 12,000 Indiana families learning to build and protect their estate plan. Register today.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We honor their sacrifice, remember their families, and give thanks for the freedom their courage helped preserve.

From all of us at Rice & Rice Attorneys, we wish you a peaceful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸