Ruth Celia Rhodes

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Ruth Celia Rhodes

also known as Rhodes Law, P.A.

4.8
14 reviews
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Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Elder law Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

1751 Sarno Rd., Suite 2, Melbourne, FL

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About Ruth

Biography

Pursuing Excellence, Providing Solutions

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

Our Elder Law Services Include: •Wills •Trusts •Estates •Probate •Probate Litigation •Trust Administration •Guardianship •Asset Protection •Medicaid Planning

18 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning is often a topic that people do not like to talk about. While this is true, estate planning is very important. If you are in need of a will, trust, power of attorney, living will, or other estate planning document, Rhodes Law, P.A. is here to help. We care about each client and take the time needed to understand each client’s individual and family needs in order to create a customized estate plan to meet those needs.

18 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

Guardianship is a legal proceeding where a person, called the “Guardian” is appointed to exercise some or all of the legal rights of the incapacitated person, called the “Ward.” Rhodes Law, P.A. is experienced in the guardianship process and we are ready to help you with any guardianship issues you or your family are facing.

17 years

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

Medicaid and asset protection usually go hand in hand, however, there are times when assets need protection outside of Medicaid. Rhodes Law, P.A. can assess your assets for vulnerabilities and assist you in maximizing protection from creditors. Rhode

20%
Probate 20%

Probate is the process of transferring legal title of property from the decedent's estate to the beneficiaries. Rhodes Law, P.A. is experienced in the probate process and will work effectively and efficiently to guide you and your family through the process.

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ruth Rhodes

1751 Sarno Rd., Suite 2, Melbourne, FL, 32935

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Rhodes Law, P.A.

One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940

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Ruth Celia Rhodes's Reviews

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Posted by Bruce | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

I thank God I called Rhodes Law.

After years of multiple hip surgeries it was a stroke in April 2023 that ended up putting my wife Tyra into long term care. She did come home from Sea Pines afterwards but it was clear that I could not provide the care she now needed. I made calls and toured several assisted living, rehab, and long t...erm care facilities. The more I investigated, the more confused I got. A social worker from one of the in home PT providers suggested I may need an attorney. I checked many lawyer reviews from all over Central Florida before I called Rhodes Law. My first contact with Rhodes Law was by phone with Jackie McManus. I told her what was going on and she made me an appointment to see her right away. Tyra had to be admitted to Viera Del Mar within 30 days of being discharged from Sea Pines for Medicare coverage reasons. Talking to their admissions office left me with unanswered questions. With me in her office Jackie called Viera Del Mar. Jackie knew the people in admissions on a first name basis. Tyra was admitted on June 9th within a few days of the Medicare deadline. Next Jackie explained what was needed to protect Tyra's care and our estate if anything happened to either one of us. She laid out a timeline and a list of documents for Rhodes Law to do both of our Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Healthcare Surrogate and Hippa Release Authorizations, Declarations for Naming Pre-Need Guardians, and a Revocable Trust! Jackie kept me up to speed on what she still might need from me with the looming August 31st, papers, assets and bank accounts sorted, deadline approaching. On September 1st everything was in place so Tyra's care was covered and everything that we had worked for was protected. This review turned out to be a lot longer than I expected it would be. It shows how unprepared my wife and I were. We had POAs and Wills from a "state specific" legal forms website. For years I had been her caregiver. Before retiring Tyra had had her full charge bookkeeping business. We thought that we knew what we were doing. We figured we were in good shape in case anything were to happen. The work that Rhodes Law provided showed how unprepared we had been. Tyra passed peacefully on October 6th surrounded by 7 of her 8 children, 7 of her 10 grand kids, and her great granddaughter. A month or so after Tyra's death Jackie got in touch to let me know paperwork Rhodes Law prepared to reapply for our homestead exemption was ready to be picked up. It had to be done before a March 2024 deadline or we would lose the exemption for the year. I had no clue this was necessary. Thank God I called Rhodes Law in May 2023.

Posted by ART and MARY ANN | January 24, 2015 | Estate Planning

First visit

My wife and I had our initial consultation with attorney Ruth Rhodes for purposes of discussing engagement of her services with regard to estate planning We raised a number of complex issues and attorney Rhodes pointed out additional issues which we were entirely unaware of and were never felt ru...shed All the issues discussed and questions put forth were met with clear, practical and sensible solutions We found atty. Rhodes to be very patient and demonstrated an excellent ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and understandable manner as well as being a very nice person Art and MARY ANN Information

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Ruth Celia Rhodes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Philip Haas

Litigation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rhodes does exceptional work for her clients and is very skilled in civil litigation."

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Maureen Haas

Litigation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Rhodes is both brilliant and hard-working. She and her staff are a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rasha Lutfi

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Rhodes is a dedicated professional. She is hardworking and works well with co-counsel. She gives her client's the respect they deserve. I endorse this attorney."

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Joseph Colombo

Litigation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has an excellent reputation in the local legal community."

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David Volk

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ruth continues to work directly with me. She routinely exceeds expectations and I appreciate the opportunity to work with her. She is intelligent, a good problem solver, and uses a healthy measure of common sense to carry out her duties."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Valedictorian, Florida A&M University, College of Law

2005

Outstanding Law Student in Local Government Law, Florida Bar Association

1996

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Who's Who

1996

Outstanding Administration of Justice Student, Western New Mexico University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

President, Rhodes Law, P.A.

2007 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, Everest University

Associations

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2006

Florida A&M University, College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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