Richard Clancy Parks III

Richard Clancy Parks III

also known as R. Clancy Parks

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 32 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts ... +2 more

1983 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

Elder Law is an area of our law firm’s practice addressing the issues associated with aging. These areas include Medical Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Retirement Planning (What to do with your IRA, etc.), Life Insurance, and the prospect of long-term care and nursing home expenses.

22 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning is a process of determining WHO will receive your property and assets after your death and WHEN and HOW the transfer will occur. No matter how little or much a person owns this is called their estate, therefore, everyone has an estate and needs to make a plan for how it will be distributed.

33 years

20%
Probate 20%

Probate is a government process to distribute the assets of the deceased, to select a guardian for minor children, and also is the place that governs what happens to you and your money if you are disabled without any other type of plan.

33 years

20%
Trusts 20%

A trust is like an empty bucket. A trust is a receptacle for assets. Each trust has a “trustmaker”, a “beneficiary”, and a “trustee”. Usually the client is all of these things while they are alive and well. Upon disability the client can have already appointed someone else to be the trustee if they are unable. Also, the client gets to say who are the beneficiaries upon their passing. The good news is that any asset inside of a trust avoids probate.

33 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Last Will and Testament. Most people think that having a “will” is what defines having an estate plan. The truth is you really never want your will to be used because that means you have an asset that is going through probate. A lot of people think a “will” avoids probate, but instead all a will does is inform the probate court on how you want to leave your property.

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 32 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law

1983 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO, 65804

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Richard Clancy Parks III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Paul | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Estate Planning Firm

Parks & Jones is very knowledgeable in the matters that are very important to me. I need a firm that understands and keeps me abreast of any changes in estate planning and laws. I have trusted this firm for the past 15 years and have always been treated with respect and professionalism in all o...f my dealings. They have always been prompt in replying to my inquiries and always explains things in easy to understand terms.

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Mark McMullin

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Clancy is a knowledgeable and experienced. Happy to have co-counseled with him on multiple matters and would gladly recommend him to others."

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Kara Ransom

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Clancy for over a year now, and I am so grateful to have such a fantastic mentor who truly cares about his clients. I have seen behind the scenes the lengths he is willing to go to accommodate his clients' needs and make sure they are prepared for whatever may happen in the future. As a colleague, I have also seen first-hand the value conferred to clients in each document Clancy produces. He has spent the last 23 years crafting documents that truly consider every stage of the life process from every angle to convey the best of every world possible to his clients. I have been to many CLE events in the last year, but I have heard very little new information and have learned the most from my colleagues, Clancy and Cameron Jones, at Parks & Jones. It is encouraging to know I am learning from the best."

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Joshua Baker

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Clancy for around five years now, and I think he is an asset to the legal community. Clancy is a very knowledgable estate planning attorney; I would recommend his services to anyone in need of estate planning services."

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Jessica Burns

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Clancy Parks is incredibly professional and an authority in his field. I regularly refer clients to Mr. Parks, as I know they will be treated with respect and receive the highest level of legal representation."

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James Davidson

Trusts lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Clancy Parks. He is an excellent attorney and genuinely cares for his clients."

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Peggy Hoyt

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Clancy for close to twenty years. He is an outstanding person and an excellent lawyer. We have worked together on numerous matters over the years and have shared best practice suggestions."

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Matthew Davidson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clancy is a bulwark in the legal community. He has a passion for people and values relationship with clients above all. His years of experience and tremendous legal acumen enable him to represent his clients with the wisdom needed in this ever-changing legal environment."

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Mark McMullin

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Joshua Baker

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Paul Jameson

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Peggy Hoyt

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founding Partner, Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law

1993 - 2013

Owner, R. Clancy Parks, Attorney at Law

Associations

2000 - 2006

Alzheimer's Association Greater MO Chapter

Board Member

Education

1993

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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