Timothy J. Rice, Esq.

Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law (TREEL) Founder and Managing Partner Timothy J. Rice provides peace of mind and security for clients during some of their most vulnerable moments.

For more than 30 years, including more than 20 at TREEL, Tim has crafted personalized legal solutions that honor each client’s unique wishes and circumstances, ensuring their legacy and assets are protected. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Tim prioritizes building trust and understanding, offering guidance and support every step of the way.

A true testament to the trust his clients place in him is the fact that multiple generations of the same families often turn to Tim for their estate and elder law needs. From planning to probate, Tim provides counsel to the children and grandchildren of some of his first clients — and enjoys the loyalty they show by referring him and the firm to their friends and families. Tim’s passion for estate and elder law, which gives him a sense of purpose in helping others, shines through in all his guidance.

Estate and Elder Law Services:
· Estate and trust planning matters such as drafting Wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives and special needs trusts
· Estate and trust administration
· Estate litigation for issues such as contested Wills or guardianship disputes
· Medicaid planning: asset protection, Medicaid applications and appeals
· Special needs trust and disability planning
· Residential real estate
· Veterans’ benefits planning

Tim holds accreditation for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for Veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.

An involved and dedicated member of the community, Tim has forged strong partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and industry organizations to ensure his clients have access to top-notch professionals. These relationships and affiliations also keep Tim and his TREEL colleagues attuned to the most recent legal developments and trends in estate and elder law.

In Tim’s downtime, you can find him at the golf course or enjoying domestic and international travel, as well.

Education
· Villanova Law School, J.D.
· Northwestern University, B.A.

Admitted to Practice
· New Jersey
· Pennsylvania

Affiliations
· New Jersey Bar Association, Elder Law Section
· Camden County Bar Association
· Marlton, NJ Rotary Club, past president

Speaking Engagements
· Protect You and Your Family: Estate Planning Secrets You Must Know, Wiley Christian Retirement Community
· Getting Your Affairs in Order, co-presented program with DeGerolamo Financial Strategies
· Getting Your Affairs in Order, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Aging with Pride
· Protect You and Your Family: Estate Planning Secrets You Must Know, Parkinson’s Connection Wellness Retreat
· Estate Administration: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You AND Your Family, Jewish Business Network
· Will Disputes: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You AND Your Family, Jewish Business Network
· New Jersey’s The Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) for the Terminally Ill Act, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Aging with Pride
· Achieving a Sense of Purpose with Estate Planning, 50 and Beyond Baby Boomer Expo
· Helping Widows and Widowers, Encore!, Samost Jewish Family and Children Services
· Estate and Elder Law Myths, Burlington County Senior Volunteer Group
· Act Fast to Contest a Will, The Alliance of Professionals
· Estate and Elder Law, Baby Boomer EXPO
· Estate and Elder Law Case Studies, The Alliance of Professionals
· The Seven Top Estate and Elder Law Myths, 50 and Beyond Baby Boomer Expo
· Medicaid benefits and planning, Lorman Education Services
· Removing an Executor Who Fleeces an Estate and Lives in the Estate House, The Alliance of Professionals
· An Overview of Estate and Medicaid Planning: Answers to Common Questions, The Exchange Club of Ocean City
· Estate Planning, Medicaid/Medicare and Estate and Inheritance Tax-Related Issues: What You Need to Know, The American Society of Women Accountants
· Guardianships and New Jersey Probate Law Revisions, Lorman Education Services
· Yardley Commons Senior Apartments, Woodbury Mews Assisted Living, Burlington County Library, and the Willingboro Neighborhood Watch Association, among other venues.