$ 95-395 per hour
Lance Darrin Like
About Lance
Biography
We help people plan for and protect the two most important things in their lives: the people they love and the assets they have. We are located in Bloomington, Indiana and our work is focused on estate and wealth transfer planning, asset protection planning, elder law, Medicaid planning and qualification, long-term care planning, probate and trust administration, business succession planning, business formation and operation, and real estate. We work closely with individuals and families to craft comprehensive and customized plans. These plans have helped hundreds of clients and their families address life issues, deal with death, resolve conflict, and leave a legacy.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Probate
25%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Trusts
20%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Elder Law
15%
30 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 34 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 35 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Lance Darrin Like
1211 N. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47404
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Lance Darrin Like's Reviews
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Posted by Jessica | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
100% recommend
We drug our heals for a long time in getting our estate planning done. It felt like it was going to be overwhelming. Lance and his team walked us through the process step by step, answering all questions along the way and making the process so clear and simple. We now have everything - and I mean ...
Posted by Alice | July 2, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Protecting equity in real estate
As a real estate agent I frequently deal with multiple property owners who are involved with real property. Lance is the attorney I go to for advice on how best to help my clients and has helped several of them avoid potential pitfalls and challenges in their estates.
Posted by John | April 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
A great attorney and partner for your family
Lance Like is a great attorney! I am a financial advisor and have a lot of experience reviewing estate plans for my clients. Because I have so much experience with this, I feel very comfortable saying that Lance Like is the gold standard when it comes to estate planning services. Along with that, Lan...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Lance Like
Lance has consulted on legal matters with respect to our recent move . His recommendations were very valuable and help in making several difficult decisions.
Posted by Don | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A long term relationship
We have been working with Lance for more than two decades. We have a handicapped son and over the years he helped us put together a good estate plan and he has helped us update it twice since we first put it together. He has always carried out his role with high levels of expertise while simultaneo...
Lance Darrin Like's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lance Like is an extraordinary attorney that truly looks out for those who are in need of assistance. As a fellow elder law attorney, I greatly appreciate the way that he explains some complex matters in an understandable fashion. He and his team always have the client's best interests in mind and they pride themselves on providing exceptional customer service. It is with great confidence that I endorse Attorney Lance Like."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lance and I have worked together on several cases. He is smart and thoughtful and is someone that can always be trusted to do the right thing. In my opinion, Lance is one of the best estate planning attorneys in not only Indiana but in the entire country. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague."
"Lance is an exceptional attorney and has extensive experience in estate planning and elder law. I've know him for more than a decade and have witnessed how dedicated he is to serving his clients to the utmost standard. He has a highly trained staff that provides quality legal services to individuals, families and businesses. I would not hesitate to recommend Lance and his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Lance for a number of years through a mutual estate planning organization we both belong to. Lance is an extremely bright estate planning attorney and highly experienced in sophisticated planning strategies. He also runs a client focused practice aimed at producing superior work for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lance for nearly 7 years - we met at a national continuing education/practice management conference. Lance exemplifies what you expect from an estate attorney - he is professional, thoughful, and thoroughly knowledgable. I was impressed when Lance told me he left a firm where he was a partner, so he could more readily service clients personally. Lance has been able to answer my estate planning and elder law questions with alacrity and ease - he is a credit to the profession, and I aspire to service my clients with the high standards he exudes so easily."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV® Preeminent™, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Presidential Service Award, Hoosier Hills Estate Planning Council
2009
Accredited VA Attorney, Veteran's Administration
2007
Board Certified Indiana Trust & Estate Lawyer, Trust & Estate Speciality Board, Indiana
1990
Graduated Cum Laude, Indiana University
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal, Like Law Group LLC
2000 - 2005
Partner, Mallor Clendening Grodner & Bohrer, LLP
1993 - 2000
Associate, Mallor Clendening Grodner & Bohrer, LLP
1990 - 1993
Associate, Lembke, Stewart & Coates, P.C.
Associations
2010 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Indiana chapter)Member
2008 - Present
ElderCounselCharter Member
2006 - Present
Advisors ForumFounding Member
2002 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
WealthCounselFounding Member
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - 2015
Trusts & Estates Specialty BoardCo-chair
2012 - 2016
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning CouncilBoard Member and Newsletter Editor
2011 - 2015
Trust & Estate Specialty BoardBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning CouncilPresident
1997 - 1998
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning CouncilPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Private Letter Ruling
IRS granted the ruling request
Education
1990
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Evansville
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning with Retirement Assets
2017
Estate and Financial Planning
Estate Planning & Elder Law
2015
2015 Basic Will Drafting
The Initial Client Meeting
2014
2014 Estate Planning Day
Estate Planning 101 - A Lifetime Process
2013
NAIFA
2013 Tax Law Update
2013
Financial and Estate Planning
Estate Planning 101
2012
Trusts 101
Revocable Living Trusts
2012
Financial and Estate Planning
Estate Planning 101
2012
Estate Planning for Special Needs Loved Ones
Planning for Your Special Needs Loved One
2011
Financial and Estate Planning
Estate Planning 101
2011
ALS Support Group
Planning for Your Special Needs Loved One
2009
Monroe Owen County Medical Association
Estate Planning & Protecting Your Loved One's Inheritance
2008
Redbud Hills
Estate Planning, Medicaid & VA Benefits
2006
Drafting and Funding the Marital Trust
Tips for QTIPs
2006
Drafting and Funding the Marital Trust
Planning for Flexibility in Times of Uncertainty
2005
IMA Professional Education Seminar
Dynasty Trusts, Beneficiary Controlled Trusts, and Upstream Multigenerational Planning
2005
2005 Estate Planning Day
Top 10 Reasons for Estate Planning
2004
Hoosier Hills Estate Planning Council
Joint Revocable Trusts & Dynasty Trusts
2004
Edward Jones Professional Education Seminar
Dynasty Trusts
2004
2004 Estate Planning Day
Asset Protection
Publications
2015
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
The Initial Client Meeting
2012
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
Revocable Living Trusts
2006
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
Planning for Flexibility in Times of Uncertainty
2006
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
Tips for QTIPs
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to pay my deceased fathers nursing home debt?
04 Feb 2018
Q&A
Should I sign the receipt of partial payment letter that accompanied a trust distribution check?
02 Feb 2018
Q&A
How can i get a simple will naming my fiance as beneficiary?
08 Feb 2018