{"id":5,"date":"2019-10-17T07:59:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T07:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cliftondennis.com\/\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:39:34","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section class=\"banner pb-4 wow fadeInDown\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 \">\n                <div class=\"banner-left\">\n                <h5>The Law Office of Clifton Dennis, LLC Elder Law Attorney<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"banner_ul\">\n                    <ul >\n                        <li>Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning<\/li>\n                        <li>Adult Guardianships<\/li>\n                        <li>Medicaid Planning<\/li>\n                        <li>Nursing Home Advocacy<\/li>\n                        <li>Veterans&#8217; Administration Benefits<\/li>\n                        <li>Asset Protection Planning<\/li>\n                        <li>Long-Term Care Options<\/li>\n                        <li>Special Needs Planning<\/li>\n                        <li>Probate Law<\/li>\n                    \n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><a class=\"appinment-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftondennis.com\/\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Make An Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6  p-2\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawyer1-1.png\" width=\"420\" height=\"231\"><\/figure><div class=\"about-img\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"about-us\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 col-xl-4\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/clifton_dennis_new.png\" width=\"195\" height=\"231\"><\/figure><div class=\"about-img\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-8 col-lg-8 col-xl-8\">\n<div class=\"about-detail\">\n<h4>About <span class=\"thaem_color\"> Clifton Dennis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to being a member of the Indiana Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association, Cliff has also served as President of the Advisory Board for CICOA as well as President of the Indiana Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. &nbsp; His a member of Vitruvian Lodge No. 767 F&amp;AM. Cliff has volunteered for such organizations as the Johnson and Marion County Councils on Aging, Ruth Lilly Hospice program and WFYI\u2019s IRIS Program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"d-flex\">\n    <div>\n        <h4>Bar Admission 2009:<\/h4>\n        <ul>\n        <li>State of Indiana<\/li>\n        <li>U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana<\/li>\n        <li>U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pl-3\">\n        <h4>Education:<\/h4>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, 2009<\/li>\n            <li>Bachelor of Science in Public of Affairs (with distinction), Indiana University, 2006<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"about_ul\">\n        <li>The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York: Associate Attorney:&nbsp; November 2011-May 2013<\/li>\n        <li>Severns &amp; Stinson:&nbsp; Associate Attorney, 2009-2011<\/li>\n        <li>Poynter &amp; Bucheri:&nbsp; Law Clerk, 2008-2009<\/li>\n        <li>Judge Robin Moberly:&nbsp; Legal Intern, 2008<\/li>\n        <li>Judge Mark Stoner:&nbsp; Legal Intern, 2008<\/li>\n        <li>Byron &amp; Edwards:&nbsp; Law Clerk, 2007<\/li>\n        <li>City of Auburn, IN:&nbsp; Intern, 2004<\/li>\n        <li>Sen. Richard Luger:&nbsp; Intern, 2001<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"unless\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"call-box-home\">\n<h4>Please Call Today for a Free Consultation <span class=\"thaem_color\">1-317-500-4883<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"pratice-area\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"section-heading\">\n<h6>OUR PRACTICE AREA<\/h6>\n<h2>Focused Experience. Trusted Guidance<\/h2>\n<p>Cliff has spent his entire legal career serving seniors and those with special needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\"><div class=\"carousel-slider-outer carousel-slider-outer-image-carousel carousel-slider-outer-48\" style=\"--carousel-slider-nav-color:#f1f1f1;--carousel-slider-active-nav-color:#00d1b2;--carousel-slider-arrow-size:48px;--carousel-slider-bullet-size:10px\">\n<div id=\"&#039;id-48\" class=\"carousel-slider carousel-slider-48 arrows-visibility-never dots-visibility-always arrows-outside dots-center dots-square owl-carousel\" data-slide-type=\"image-carousel\" data-owl-settings='{\"nav\":false,\"dots\":true,\"slideBy\":1,\"stagePadding\":0,\"margin\":30,\"loop\":true,\"lazyLoad\":true,\"autoplay\":true,\"autoplayTimeout\":5000,\"autoplaySpeed\":500,\"autoplayHoverPause\":true,\"autoWidth\":false,\"responsive\":{\"300\":{\"items\":1},\"576\":{\"items\":2},\"768\":{\"items\":2},\"1024\":{\"items\":3},\"1280\":{\"items\":4},\"1536\":{\"items\":5}}}'>\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/legal-elder-care-e1571949121438.jpg\" data-width=\"599\" data-height=\"699\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/legal-elder-care-e1571949121438.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Elder Law<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">An attorney who practices exclusively in the area of elder law can provide you with a holistic and comprehensive legal plan that takes into account long term care risks, taxes, probate, estate planning, and family.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/142868516-e1571950035343.jpg\" data-width=\"599\" data-height=\"699\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/142868516-e1571950035343.jpg\" alt=\"Estate Planning\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Estate Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Planning for when your gone is no fun, but a legal plan can surely set your mind at ease and provide certainty as to your wishes, so as to prevent family disputes.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_3-1.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Medicaid Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">The Medicaid program can be a lifesaver to families struggling to pay for long term care.  However, it is an income and asset based program that requires knowledge of the rules and regulations in order to ensure you are protecting the maximum amount of assets the law allows.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_4.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Estate Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Planning for when your gone is no fun, but a legal plan can surely set your mind at ease and provide certainty as to your wishes, so as to prevent family disputes.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_5.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Long Term Care Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">The risks of long term care can cause anxiety for many families.  A legal plan can ensure that there is plan in place in case the worst happens.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Probate-Court-e1572368210485.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Probate-Court-e1572368210485.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Probate Law<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">When loved one passes, it is important to discuss the formal and legal process by which assets are transferred to beneficiaries.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_2-1.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/service_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Veteran\u2019s Administration Benefits (Aid &amp; Attendance)<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Learn how you or your loved one might qualify for a monthly cash payment from the VA that can help for nursing home care, assisted living, or home care.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Protection-1-e1571948764997.png\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"700\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Protection-1-e1571948764997.png\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Asset Protection Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Whether the risk is taxes, probate, long term care, or a costly family dispute, a legal plan can help to minimize the risk that your assets are exposed to some of the most common ways one&#039;s assets are depleted.  <\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" href=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/financial-planning-special-needs-hero-1-e1571949433821.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"699\"><img class=\"owl-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cliftondennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/financial-planning-special-needs-hero-1-e1571949433821.jpg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"carousel-slider__caption\"><h4 class=\"title\">Special Needs Planning<\/h4><p class=\"caption\">Special Needs Planning can be vitally important to help protect a loved one with special needs as well as those assets you might like to leave to them in a protect form, like a trust.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"carousel-slider__item\">\n\t<a class=\"magnific-popup\" 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