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Trust Lawyer Lake County
Trusts serve as a powerful tool in preserving wealth, offering both privacy and protection. At Rice & Rice, we understand the complexity and significance of establishing and managing a trust. Trust creation and administration encompass a vast range of legal considerations; our trust attorneys know how to tailor these to each client's needs and objectives. Rice & Rice empowers clients to safeguard their interests and those of their beneficiaries, guiding them through each step of the process.
Let’s discuss how to establish a trust that aligns with your financial and estate planning goals. Call (219) 240-0450 to request a consultation with a trust lawyer.
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Rice and Rice have been our attorneys for over 5 years.
Judith Hanks
L"Very Informative Seminar"
Seminar given in terms that a person without legal knowledge of trusts can understand.
Lori Eulberg
M"Great Presentation!"
I learned a lot about the benefits of a living trust!
Mary F. York (Ms. Mary)
M"Great Presentation!"
I learned a lot about the benefits of a living trust!
Mary F. York (Ms. Mary)
R"Can't believe how much I learned"
Can't believe how much I learned; it was well worth the time.
Randy Kaluf
R"Very informative seminar"
Can’t believe how much I learned, as well worth the time.
Randy Kaluf
J"Fabulous! Rice & Rice Are Fantastic"
Rice & Rice are fantastic in setting up living trusts.
John & Mary Morris
J"Fabulous! Rice & Rice Are Fantastic"
Rice & Rice are fantastic in setting up living trusts.
John & Mary Morris
M"They did a great job providing a basic understanding"
They did a great job providing a basic understanding of building a trust.
Monica Deford
M"They did a great job"
They did a great job providing a basic understanding.
Monica Deford
L"Made it very easy for me to understand."
I loved the analogy of the treasure chest. Made it very easy for me to understand.
Lynn Nitz
L"Very Informative"
I loved the analogy of the treasure chest.
Lynn Nitz
W"Very Informative Session"
Very informative session, especially explaining the benefits of the living trust.
William Spry
W"Very Informative Session"
Very informative session, especially explaining the benefits of the living trust.
William Spry
B"Great Seminar for Living Trusts"
Very informative! Leave your money to the appropriate people with as little taxes as possible.
Barb Irwin
B"The Best Seminar for Seniors"
This is the best seminar for seniors planning a living trust. Very, very informative!
Barb Irwin
C"Very welcoming and understanding"
Very welcoming and understanding in all aspects of trust funds, etc.
Colin Allen
S"Thank You Jeff and Cliff"
Thank you Jeff and Cliff for setting up my trust.
Superlite Pilot
S"Thank you Jeff and Cliff"
Thank you Jeff and Cliff
Superlite Pilot
R"Very helpful and knowledgeable service"
They were all very helpful, knowledgeable, kind and timely in their responses.
Ron OConnor
R"They Were All Very Helpful"
They were all very helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and timely on their responses.
Ron OConnor
s"Best experience setting up my trust"
I was able to comprehend the trust in layman’s terms.
sarlin younger
T"My experience with them was amazing!"
They proved themselves to be very informative, trustworthy, and helpful.
Tommy Allen
L"Creating a Trust Is a Daunting Experience"
Creating a trust is a daunting experience.
Laura Hutchison
L"Creating a trust is daunting"
Creating a trust is a daunting experience. My husband and I learned so much from Jeff Golding.
Laura Hutchison
P"Most excellent and informative"
Tom was most excellent, helpful, and informative.
Philip Vallis
D"Mr. Rice Is Extremely Knowledgeable"
Mr. Rice is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and has taken excellent care of our family trust.
Doug Kinsey
D"Extremely knowledgeable service"
Mr. Rice is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and has taken excellent care of our family trust for 20 years.
Doug Kinsey
D"Professional Structure and Organization"
Pleasure working with a team that provided professional structure and organization.
David Ewing
L"Would Not Go Anywhere Else"
Mr. Rice and his associates are on the ball. Would not go anywhere else.
Leslie Farster
I highly recommend them
Rice and Rice have been our attorneys for over 5 years. The trust they created is thorough and easy to read. I highly recommend them. They know what they are doing.
Judith Hanks
Very Informative Seminar
Very informative. Seminar given in terms that a person without legal knowledge of trusts can understand. Great experience.
Lori Eulberg
Great Presentation!
Great presentation! I learned a lot about the benefits of a living trust! And was provided with an excellent meal at Mountain Jacks.
Mary F. York (Ms. Mary)
Great Presentation!
Great presentation! I learned a lot about the benefits of a living trust! And was provided with an excellent meal at Mountain Jacks.
Mary F. York (Ms. Mary)
Can't believe how much I learned
The seminar was very informative. It was a good meal. It was at Teibel’s restaurant and, yes, they did serve the fish, but to know what we needed to know about will living trust, I can’t believe how much I learned. It was well worth the time.
Randy Kaluf
Very informative seminar
The seminar was very informative. It was a good meal. It was at Teibel’s restaurant and yes, they did serve the fish, but to know what we needed to know about will living trust, I can’t believe how much I learned, as well worth the time.
Randy Kaluf
Fabulous! Rice & Rice Are Fantastic
Fabulous! Rice & Rice are fantastic in setting up living trusts. They saved our family $$$$$!
John & Mary Morris
Fabulous! Rice & Rice Are Fantastic
Fabulous! Rice & Rice are fantastic in setting up living trusts. They saved our family $$$$$!
John & Mary Morris
They did a great job providing a basic understanding
They did a great job providing a basic understanding of building a trust.
Monica Deford
They did a great job
They did a great job providing a basic understanding of building a trust.
Monica Deford
Made it very easy for me to understand.
Very informative. I learned things about trusts I wasn’t aware of. I loved the analogy of the treasure chest. Made it very easy for me to understand.
Lynn Nitz
Very Informative
Very informative. I learned things about trusts I wasn’t aware of. I loved the analogy of the treasure chest. It made it very easy for me to understand.
Lynn Nitz
Very Informative Session
Very informative session. Especially explaining the benefits of the living trust.
William Spry
Very Informative Session
Very informative session, especially explaining the benefits of the living trust.
William Spry
Great Seminar for Living Trusts
This is the best seminar for seniors planning a Living Trust. Very, very informative! This group does everything you need to be able to leave your money to the appropriate people with as little taxes as possible. Great seminar!
Barb Irwin
The Best Seminar for Seniors
This is the best seminar for seniors planning a living trust. Very, very informative! This group does everything you need to be able to leave your money to the appropriate people with as little taxes as possible. Great seminar!
Barb Irwin
Very welcoming and understanding
Very welcoming and understanding in all aspects of trust funds, etc.
Colin Allen
Thank You Jeff and Cliff
Thank you Jeff and Cliff for setting up my trust.
Superlite Pilot
Thank you Jeff and Cliff
Thank you Jeff and Cliff for setting up my trust.
Superlite Pilot
Very helpful and knowledgeable service
I would like to thank Tom and everyone at Rice and Rice for helping us close out our family's trust. They were all very helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and timely in their responses. Thank you again.
Ron OConnor
They Were All Very Helpful
I would like to thank Tom and everyone at Rice and Rice for helping us close out our family's trust. They were all very helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and timely on their responses.
Thank you again.
Ron OConnor
Best experience setting up my trust
Setting up my trust with Rice and Rice was the best experience because they took their time and went over everything. I was able to comprehend the trust in layman’s terms. Thank you to Jeff and Tom at the Granger office, also to Crystal!
sarlin younger
My experience with them was amazing!
My experience with them was amazing! They proved themselves to be very informative, trustworthy, and helpful in prepping me to prepare my estate in a probate-free living trust.
Tommy Allen
Creating a Trust Is a Daunting Experience
Creating a trust is a daunting experience. Details change and questions arise. My husband and I learned so much from Jeff Golding. Melody Mathew has patiently answered my questions over the phone. And Crystal always has a friendly greeting. Ining.
Laura Hutchison
Creating a trust is daunting
Creating a trust is a daunting experience. Details change and questions arise. My husband and I learned so much from Jeff Golding. Melody Golding has patiently answered my questions over the phone. And Crystal always has a friendly greeting. Ining.
Laura Hutchison
Most excellent and informative
Tom was most excellent, helpful, and informative. A pleasure to meet and get his help with our trust.
Philip Vallis
Mr. Rice Is Extremely Knowledgeable
Mr. Rice is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and has taken excellent care of our family trust for 20 years.
Doug Kinsey
Extremely knowledgeable service
Mr. Rice is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and has taken excellent care of our family trust for 20 years.
Doug Kinsey
Professional Structure and Organization
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to set up a trust account with the Rice and Rice team, in the Lafayette, Indiana location. It was a pleasure working with a team that provided such professional structure and organization throughout the process. Thank you.
David Ewing
Would Not Go Anywhere Else
First thing when we set up appointment, it was easy and quick. When we arrived, they had all our information about our 10-year-old trust wrote out on a backboard and everything was so easy to understand. Mr. Rice and his associates are on the ball. Would not go anywhere else. They are understanding and knows their stuff. We felt like everything was taken care of for our family's trust. They have their clients in their best interests.
At Rice & Rice Attorneys, we’ve spent over 50 years helping families across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan navigate elder law and estate planning with clarity, compassion, and integrity. We take the time to truly listen, explain your options, and craft a plan that reflects your values and goals—so you and your loved ones are protected today and prepared for tomorrow.
Why Choose Us:
Over 50 years focused on elder law and estate planning
Personalized plans to protect assets and prepare for long-term care
Free initial consultations to explore your options with confidence
Educational workshops to keep your estate plan current and effective
Faith-based, family-focused approach grounded in Christian values
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Meet with us at no cost in Indiana, Illinois, or Michigan.
Personalized Plans For Your Legacy
Customized wills, trusts, and probate strategies for you.
Over 50 Years Of Estate Experience
Trusted probate and estate counsel for 12,000+ families.
Compassionate Estate & Probate Guidance
Faith-based, family-focused help to settle estates with care.
Meet the Rice & Rice Team
At Rice & Rice Attorneys, our team is dedicated to guiding families across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan through every stage of elder law and estate planning. For over 50 years, we’ve helped more than 12,000 families protect what matters most, led by attorneys Cliff and Donna Rice and a skilled, caring support staff. We take time to listen, explain options in plain language, and craft plans that reflect each client’s unique goals, values, and concerns about long-term care and asset protection.
Rooted in our Christian faith and family-focused philosophy, we strive to build lasting relationships based on honesty, compassion, and trust. From your free initial consultation to our ongoing educational workshops, we’re here to ensure you feel informed, confident, and supported as you plan for the future.
In a trust, the grantor transfers assets to the trust and appoints a trustee to manage them. The trustee administers the trust according to the terms set out in the trust document, managing the assets and distributing them to beneficiaries as instructed.
Are trusts only for wealthy individuals?
No, trusts can benefit individuals at various income levels. They offer control, privacy, and protection regardless of wealth. Consulting with a legal advisor can help determine the best trust type for your financial and estate planning needs.
Do I still need a will if I have a trust?
Yes, a will is still important. A will can address any assets not included in the trust and allow you to designate guardians for minor children. It acts as a safety net to ensure all assets are distributed according to your wishes.
How is a trust taxed?
Trusts have their own tax identification number and must file an annual tax return. The taxation depends on the trust type. Revocable trusts are generally taxed as part of your personal income, whereas irrevocable trusts may be subject to different tax rules.
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