Business Details
35 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Elder Law Services in New York
Rice Law Group has provided personalized estate planning and elder law services for over 30 years. Our practice focuses on protecting assets, preserving personal dignity, and addressing complex legal needs for individuals, families, and business owners. We specialize in estate planning, asset protection, business succession, Medicaid planning, and elder law advocacy. Our team works closely with clients' financial advisors to create cohesive plans tailored to their unique circumstances. With decades of experience, we offer strategic guidance on trusts, wills, retirement planning, and multi-generational wealth management.Our attorneys bring specialized expertise in tax-efficient strategies, guardianship proceedings, and long-term care planning. As a trusted legal authority in New York, we emphasize transparency, client education, and proactive solutions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence. We prioritize client satisfaction through clear communication and customized legal solutions. Our remote appointment services ensure accessibility while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Services
Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Elder Law
Medicaid Planning
Business Succession
Retirement Planning
Guardianship Services
Trust Administration
Will Preparation
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in estate and elder law planning
- Our attorneys work with financial advisors for comprehensive client solutions
- Specialized expertise in multi-generational wealth preservation strategies
- We offer remote appointments while maintaining personalized service
- Proven track record in complex Medicaid and business succession planning
Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services help clients protect assets and establish clear directives for their future. We create customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents tailored to individual circumstances. Our attorneys guide clients through complex tax considerations and succession strategies to ensure their wishes are honored.
Asset Protection
We develop strategic asset protection plans to safeguard clients' financial interests from potential threats. Our approach combines legal entity structuring, insurance analysis, and exemption strategies to preserve wealth. We help business owners and professionals implement protective measures that maintain asset control while minimizing risk exposure.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses the unique legal needs of older adults and their families. We assist with Medicaid applications, long-term care planning, and guardianship proceedings. Our team provides compassionate guidance on senior rights, healthcare decisions, and protection against age discrimination while maintaining client dignity.
Business Succession
We help business owners create effective succession plans to ensure smooth transitions during retirement or unexpected events. Our services include buy-sell agreements, ownership transfer strategies, and tax-efficient planning. We work with family businesses to develop continuity plans that preserve company value across generations.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning services help clients navigate complex eligibility requirements while protecting their assets. We provide strategic guidance on qualifying for benefits while maintaining quality care options. Our attorneys assist with applications, appeals, and long-term care arrangements that balance financial protection with healthcare needs.
People
James D. Rice
Director of Trusts & Estates
Attorney James D. Rice specializes in trusts, wills, and business succession planning with 30+ years of experience. He provides strategic estate planning guidance for individuals and business owners, focusing on asset protection and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
Questions
What does an estate planning attorney do?
Estate planning attorneys help clients create legal documents like wills and trusts to manage their assets during life and after death. We also handle tax planning, guardianship arrangements, and healthcare directives to ensure your wishes are followed.
How can asset protection benefit business owners?
Asset protection strategies help business owners separate personal and business assets to minimize risk exposure. We implement legal structures and planning techniques that protect personal wealth from business-related liabilities while maintaining operational control.
What is involved in Medicaid planning?
Medicaid planning involves strategic asset management to qualify for benefits while preserving family wealth. We help clients navigate eligibility requirements, protect home equity, and arrange quality long-term care solutions that meet their specific needs.
Why is business succession planning important?
Succession planning ensures business continuity during ownership transitions. We help create buy-sell agreements, develop leadership succession strategies, and implement tax-efficient transfer methods to protect business value across generations.
Do you offer remote legal consultations?
Yes, we currently offer remote appointments through secure virtual meeting platforms. This allows clients to receive personalized legal advice from the convenience of their location while maintaining the same high level of service.
Reviews (2)
Michael Bogin
Dec 08, 2020
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Love this place. Excellent brunch menu and very interesting and well conceived cocktails. The service is terrific, friendly and fast. A few tables inside now, but also solid outdoor seating. Try the fish tacos. You won't regret it!
Chris Delaney
Nov 20, 2017
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Jim Rice is an excellent attorney who understand the needs of his clients and puts into place a successful legal plan. Highly recommend his services.
