Laurie A. Hauptman

Laurie A. Hauptman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Elder law Lawyer at Livingston, NJ
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

354 Eisenhower Parkway, Plaza I, 2nd Floor, Livingston, NJ

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

28 years

40%
Trusts 20%

28 years

20%
Guardianship 10%

28 years

10%
Probate 10%

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hauptman & Hauptman

354 Eisenhower Parkway, Plaza I, 2nd Floor, Livingston, NJ, 07039-1619

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Laurie A. Hauptman's Reviews

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38 Client Reviews

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Posted by karen | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

great experience!

laurie drew up a will and all the adjacent documents for me. she was so helpful and explained everything really well. unlike an old will i had, this was really comprehensive and understandable. she was a thoughtful, caring person to work with, asked all the right questions and made this process whic...h could have been stressful easy and pleasant. highly, highly recommend her and her work!

Posted by Tammy | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thank You for Being our Life Raft!

Laurie Hauptman has truly been like an enormous life raft for my entire family since we enlisted her services to help us in mid 2020. We were already feeling completely overwhelmed and stressed since becoming totally responsible for our mom's well being, and then the pandemic hit the world. After r...esearching everything and trying our best to plan for mom's healthy, happy and fulfilling future; we brought Laurie in to help us organize and prepare for her financial concerns. We were quite happily surprised when my family and I all felt 100% comfortable with Laurie right from the start. She was compassionate and understanding to our concerns and experiences. We felt an incredible sense of ease in speaking with her right away as she presented extremely knowledgeable, professional, and yet so genuine that we felt as if we were talking with a good friend. Since it seems there are always unexpected questions and concerns that pop up, it has been a huge relief that we have always been able to reach out to Laurie and her team for help and guidance with any issues. She has even given us wonderful recommendations when the issue wasn't within her realm of expertise. I can absolutely wholeheartedly recommend Laurie and her team for anyone in need of estate planning. We truly feel that she has been a much needed and much appreciated life raft during an already frightening and utterly stressful year! We thank you Laurie and your entire fabulous team for all your support!

Posted by Kat | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

The BEST!

Laurie has been a blessing in my life as I tried to navigate a very challenging guardianship process. I reached out to Laurie and was immediately impressed with her follow up and attention to detail. Laurie and her team are extremely diligent in their follow up and communication with clients, which... makes the world of difference. Her role is to get it done for the client, and that is exactly what she does. From start to finish, Laurie has been on top of the process, getting results all while still being compassionate and supportive emotionally to the client while navigating a tough process. Not only has Laurie made sure that I am clear on every action and step that is needed, but she has also gone above and beyond to make sure she is accessible when I do have questions on the process. Thank you Laurie and team for being the best!

Posted by Melanie | October 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Extremely Helpful!

Thanks to Laurie Hauptman and her firm for providing our family with expert advice as we updated important documents for my aging parents. She is patient, thorough and a pleasure to work with as we navigate difficult conversations and plan for the future. From the first consultation to follow-up me...etings it was clear that we were in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Laurie Hauptman

We were looking for assistance in elder care and spoke with Laurie about the services she offered. At first, I was skeptical about whether or not we should move forward with an elder attorney. That was five years and my father has recently passed. Hiring Laurie was absolutely one of the best deci...sions we made for our father. She has a playbook for estate planning, organized, informed and highly communicative. She helped us organize and structure my father’s estate to something very manageable for my sister and I, who both work full time and are very busy… I would encourage anyone with an elder parent looking for estate services to be very comfortable with Laurie as your legal advisor….

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Brandon Schwartz

Unknown lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoffrey Mueller

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie is professional, knowledgeable and industrious. I am pleased to make this endorsement."

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Anne Ward

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hauptman is an expert in this field and I found her work outstanding and her advocacy for her client superb. I highly recommend her."

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Michael Brown

Elder law lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laurie takes the time and energy to learn her clients' needs and desires to provide the best possible plan that is customized for her clients. She is very dedicated and concerned about all of her clients."

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Stuart Nachbar

Guardianship lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known professionally, Laurie and Yale Hauptman for years. They are a great team and have a great staff. They truly care about their clients, and know their fields inside and out. I refer all my guardianship cases to them, as well as, Special Needs Trust work. They are terrific."

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Susan Berliner

Elder law lawyer | Dec 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Berliner

Elder law lawyer | Dec 15

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Elder law lawyer | Dec 15

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Elder law lawyer | Dec 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elder law lawyer | Dec 14

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

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2024

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Champion of Wise Women, Atria Norwood

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Hauptman & Hauptman, PC

1990 - 1997

Attorney, Braff, Harris & Sukoneck

1989 - 1990

Associate, Maloof Lebowitz & Bubb

Associations

2018 - Present

Morris County Bar Foundation

Member

2015 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Co-Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Committee

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys chapter

Member

Guardianship Association of New Jersey

Member

Education

1989

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Fearless Caregiver Conference

Long-Term Care and Estate Planning

2018

CLE Seminar

The Top Twelve Things the Non-Elder Law Lawyer Needs to Know About Elder Law

2016

JCC of Metro West - Senior Group

The Power of the Power of Attorney

2016

Continuing Education for Social Workers and Care Managers

What Your Client Needs to Know Before Starting Rehab in a Nursing Home

2016

Atria at Cranford - Assisted Living

7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Preparing for Medicaid

2015

Essex County Bar Association Super CLE

Special Needs Planning for the Non Special Needs Planning Attorney - CLE

Publications

2019

CareOne Living Podcast Planning for Your Loved One's Future

2017

New Jersey Family Lawyer Common Mistakes When Referencing Trusts in Marital Settlement Agreements

2014

AFFC Publications Dont Go Broke in a Nursing Home!

2013

Strafford Publications, Inc. Webinar -VA Benefits and Medicaid Eligibility

2012

Woodpecker Press, LLC Big Bold Business Advice from New Jersey Women Business Owners

Languages

English

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