Ellen B. LaPlante

Ellen B. LaPlante

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Medicaid and medicare Lawyer at Essex Junction, VT
Practice Areas: Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law

26 Railroad Ave., Essex Junction, VT

About Ellen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Medicaid and Medicare 30%

Long-Term Care Planning

13 years

30%
Elder Law 20%

13 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Vermont for 12 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ellen B. LaPlante

26 Railroad Ave., Essex Junction, VT, 05401

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Ellen B. LaPlante's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Joe and Barb | November 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

The drafted documents were appropriate for our situation and the materials were thorough and excellent. Ms. LaPlante was very knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations of the process and the completed documents.

Posted by RF & DH | August 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Friendly, Thorough and Professional

From the information session to our 1 st, and 2 nd and 3 rd meeting everything was well explained and well organized. Ellen listened and understood our needs. We appreciate her ability to put things together for us quickly! Thanks.

Posted by GB & PB | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied

Ellen and staff were knowledgeable, friendly and made to process easy. They took time to explain the details and answer any questions. We would recommend them to friends and family.

Posted by MCF | May 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional and Thorough

Our estate planning experience with Ellen LaPlante was excellent! She provided a thorough step by step presentation. She answered all our questions and we have peace of mind knowing we can always contact her in the future. Thank you!

Posted by Mike and Denise | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with estate planning

Ellen was a good listener and well prepared for our meetings. Very Happy with her professionalism, advice and preparation of our Trust and related documents

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Ellen B. LaPlante's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Barra

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 28

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"I wholeheartedly endorse Ellen. She is terrific at understanding her clients' needs and fashioning a plan that effectively and efficiently accomplishes their goals."

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Megan Hodgkins

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 26

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"Ellen is a skilled practitioner and trusted adviser to her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Richard Fox

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ellen is thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate. My clients have been very pleased to work with her."

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Joshua Crawford

Elder law lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Unsworth

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is great!"

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Geoffrey Rafalik

Estate planning lawyer

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David Barra

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Robinson

Elder law lawyer

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Christopher Gaughan

Estate planning lawyer

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Loretta Dubova

Estate planning lawyer

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Megan Hodgkins

Elder law lawyer

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Richard Fox

Real estate lawyer

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James Vitt

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Richard Gershberg

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Stephen Unsworth

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Joshua Crawford

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top Attorneys, Vermont Business Magazine

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Attorney, Vermont Business Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

The Marathon Award, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

2011

Vincent Miraglia Award, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Unsworth LaPlante, PLC

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Board Member, Vermont Chapter

2013 - Present

Vermont Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2020 - 2023

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board of Governors

2014 - 2020

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Catholic University of America

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Unsworth LaPlante Estate Planning

2017

The Interplay of Trusts and Medicaid

Medicaid Planning

2017

Planning for Long-Term Care

Current Issues in Medicaid Qualification for Nursing Home Care and In-Home Services

2017

Estate Planning: Top 9 Tools to Know

Estate Planning: Top 9 Tools to Know

2016

Vermont Bar Association

Pet Trusts

2016

Unsworth Law Seminar

Estate Planning

2016

NBI

Gaurdianships

2016

Client Appreciation Seminar

Client Appreciation Seminar

2016

Advanced Estate and Trust Administration

Medicaid Recovery

2015

Vermont Retirement Systems

Estate Planning

2015

Vermont Nursing Homes

Medicaid Planning

2015

Unsworth Law Seminar

Estate Planning

2015

Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide

Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide

2014

Unsworth Law Seminar

Estate Planning

2014

NBI Trust 101

Trust 101

2013

Unsworth Law Seminar

Estate Planning

Publications

2015

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England A Practical Guide to Estate Planning

Languages

English

American Sign Language

Activity

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