November 27, 2019 - Laurie A. Hauptman, Partner, Hauptman & Hauptman, PC., was recently a guest on the podcast, Wise Women at Work.
In a wide ranging conversation, led by Host Felicia Garland, multiple aspects of the practice of elder law were covered. Discussed were hard topics such as; when do families need to contact an elder law attorney, how to start that conversation with a family member, costs and benefits of planning, government benefits and a plethora of factors that arise under the elder law umbrella.
According to Hauptman, “A mistake that we see is that people wait too long. When you have time and you have money, you have options. When you run out of time and you run out of money, you run out of options.” Hauptman advises that it is preferable to be proactive and not reactive in these situations, adding that it is more beneficial to prepare as opposed to repair.
Laurie also mentions how long-term care does not necessarily affect just the elderly. In her practice, which she shares with her husband, founding partner, Yale S. Hauptman, they see many clients who range in age, some as young as 25, who find themselves in need of long-term care due to unforeseen illnesses or accidents. “It doesn’t really have to be a senior person that we’re doing planning for,” Laurie says. “You really can need this guidance at any age.”
To listen to the interview, please click here.
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Laurie A. Hauptman is a partner at Hauptman & Hauptman, PC. She is a New Jersey and New York licensed attorney who has concentrated her practice on estate, elder and special needs law for over 20 years. Additionally, Laurie is a Department of Veterans Affairs’ accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits. She has been intrinsically involved with helping thousands of families navigate the circuitous and emotional journey through the long-term and special needs process. Laurie was a trial attorney in a litigation firm before joining forces with her husband, Yale. Her courtroom experience is essential to handling the firm’s court work, including guardianships, conservatorships and special needs trusts. Civically and community-minded, she is a member of the United Way Caregivers Coalition Steering Committee, Co-Chairperson of the Elder and Disability Law Committee of the Essex County Bar Association and a frequent lecturer on estate, special needs, and elder law planning topics.
Founded in 1995, Hauptman & Hauptman, PC, offers a hands-on approach to Elder law. Your legal matter will be handled with attention and care. For more information, please contact 973.994.2287 or visit http://www.hauptmanlaw.com/
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