Yale and his office guided us through the Medicaid process
My husband and I contacted Yale Hauptman when it became apparent that my mom would need to be approved for Medicaid in order to continue her care in the residence where she has been successful. After a consultation with Yale, we hired him. Yale and everyone in his office were always knowledgeable, professional, and maintained excellent communication with us. That last part was very important, as the law office has gone through the Medicaid process many times, but it was our first time doing this, so we needed them to continually provide guidance and reassurance that everything was proceeding as needed—and they never lost sight of that. Our experience was extremely positive, and my mom has been approved for Medicaid.
Hauptman and Hauptman is an excellent elder care law firm. My family and I have worked with both Laurie and Yale for over five years. We recently worked closely with Yale as he handled the very complicated Medicaid application process for us. He is very knowledgeable as well as answered our many questions. We were successful in obtaining Medicaid for our elderly Uncle who will now be able to continue to live in his current Assisted Living Facility. Couldn't have done it without him and his team.
As a young child, my grandparents were very involved in my life. After moving to New Jersey at age 2, we continued, for many years, to return to Brooklyn on weekends to visit both sets of grandparents. My paternal grandfather died when I was 12 and my Israeli grandmother, Imma, alternately lived with her 4 children for several years, until settling permanently with us. My maternal grandparents moved from Brooklyn to New Jersey when I was 14 and lived a ½ mile from our home. My grandfather died a few years after the move but my grandmother, Ma enjoyed living nearby her only child.
By the time I graduated law school both grandmothers lived in my parents’ home. And everything was fine for a good number of years. I began my legal career and, as is the case with many young lawyers, my family looked to me for answers to any and all legal questions. By the time I established my own firm in 1995 Imma was in her early 90’s and experiencing the tremors of Parkinson’s Disease. The onset of dementia soon followed and my parents eventually could not care for her at home any longer.
They turned to me for help and so my own family became one of my first elder law clients. I struggled to navigate the same long term care and Medicaid system that we we now help so many of our clients with. But I persevered and we were able to get Imma care at a quality nursing home paid for under the Medicaid program.
A few years later we faced similar issues with Ma. When I discovered that my father was carrying her in the middle of the night to the bathroom I sat my parents down and explained to them the dangers of a 67 year old carrying a 92 year old over slippery floors down a dark hall. Ma’s hospitalization a short time later led to a move to assisted living . Back and forth trips to hospital and nursing home, an all too common occurrence for families these days, followed until she passed away at the age of 94.
So it was that my own family’s experiences introduced me to elder law. As we move farther into the 21st century, and as 77 million babyboomers begin to turn 65, the issues surrounding the aging process and long term care will take on a more important role in many Americans’ lives. And we, at Hauptman & Hauptman, look forward to providing the same steady guidance and counseling to your family that I have provided to my own.
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Yale and his office guided us through the Medicaid process
My husband and I contacted Yale Hauptman when it became apparent that my mom would need to be approved for Medicaid in order to continue her care in the residence where she has been successful. After a consultation with Yale, we hired him. Yale and everyone in his office were always knowledgeable, professional, and maintained excellent communication with us. That last part was very important, as the law office has gone through the Medicaid process many times, but it was our first time doing this, so we needed them to continually provide guidance and reassurance that everything was proceeding as needed—and they never lost sight of that. Our experience was extremely positive, and my mom has been approved for Medicaid.
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Posted by Debbie | December 30, 2022
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Very Experienced Elder Care Lawyer
Hauptman and Hauptman is an excellent elder care law firm. My family and I have worked with both Laurie and Yale for over five years. We recently worked closely with Yale as he handled the very complicated Medicaid application process for us. He is very knowledgeable as well as answered our many questions. We were successful in obtaining Medicaid for our elderly Uncle who will now be able to continue to live in his current Assisted Living Facility. Couldn't have done it without him and his team.
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Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2022
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I could not have done it without Yale and Hauptman & Hauptman
When my husband had a catastrophic accident and needed round the clock long term care I was shocked when told the cost which could have easily bankrupted my family. There was no way we could afford it and be able to support the needs of our young family. Talking to different people led to conflicting information. I couldn’t figure out what to do until I found Yale and his staff. Yale was able to answer all my questions, help me make the right choices for my husband and our family and navigate thru the maze of rules and regulations to get Medicaid benefits my husband. This has allowed me to preserve most of our savings which will help support myself and my children in the coming years while at the same time insuring that my husband is well cared for.
I could not have done it without Yale and Hauptman & Hauptman and would recommend their firm to anyone whose family needs guidance thru the long term care system.
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Posted by Amy | January 28, 2022
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Medicaid help for my mom, highly recommend Yale
When my mom could no longer stay at home alone and needed long term care we were unsure what to do. We had so many questions and were getting so much different information it was difficult to sort through it all and know what was the right thing to do. Yale was able to explain it all and help us make the right choices for our mom and our family. Yale and his staff guided our family through the entire process from start to finish, suggesting and explaining the pros and cons of the different options presented to us, pointing out potential pitfalls we were not aware of, helping us work through the various financial questions concerning what my mom could and could not afford and ultimately guiding us through the Medicaid application process. Yale acted as an intermediary with the facility we ultimately chose for our mom as well as with the Medicaid office. I don’t know that we could have done it without his guidance.
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Posted by Candace | December 20, 2021
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Excellent results with terrific service!
We had a very complicated case in trying to get my husband onto Medicaid, but Yale assured me that if we followed his guidelines and instructions, his case would be approved. There were numerous accounts and documents that had to be submitted, but Yale and his staff patiently guided me through the process.
I am very grateful to have had such a professional and knowledgeable attorney work on my behalf. I would not hesitate to hire him again and I would say to hire him sooner than later so you can get excellent advice when you first start planning.
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Posted by Mary Beth | February 20, 2020
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Highly recommend Hauptman & Hauptman for their expertise, caring, and excellent support!
In 2014, my siblings and I hired Hauptman and Hauptman to assist us in planning for our parent’s financial and legal needs when our mom needed to move into a skilled nursing facility. First, they helped us set up trusts for both our parents and guided us on securing resources needed to pay for the nursing home and to ensure our father could continue to live at home comfortably. Next, they helped us secure VA benefits for our father. We didn’t even realize he was eligible! Eventually our father also ended up in the nursing home. Yale provided us guidance throughout this entire transition with patience, care, and precision. Yale and his team were always a phone call or email away ready to provide help and advice on every financial and legal issue we had to address. Yale and his team continued to help us as we applied for Medicaid this past year. Yale’s team managed volumes of paperwork for us and handled the entire process. We have received clear, detailed step-by-step guidance on how to manage the finances as we transitioned over to Medicaid. I can’t imagine what any of this work we have done in the past six years would have been like without the help of Yale and his team at Hauptman & Hauptman!!! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
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Posted by David | January 30, 2020
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Estate plan for my mother, including VA benefits and a trust
Yale, Laurie and the entire team at Hauptman and Hauptman exceeded my expectations with their professionalism and attention to details. We hired them in May 2015. I highly recommend their services. Susan was an immense help successfully getting my mother approved for VA benefits.
Posted by Janet | January 7, 2020
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Medicaid for Mom
Yale helped my siblings and I through the intricacies of applying for Medicaid for our mother. He and his team took care of the mountains of paperwork, explained procedures, and advised us on ways to move forward with our mother's care. He never seemed rushed and took his time with us. Thank you, Yale!
Posted by Bob | January 3, 2020
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Strongly Recommend Yale Hauptman for his expertise in Elder Care Law
I engaged Yale and his firm to assist in the preparation and prosecution of a Medicaid application on behalf of my Mom, who resides in a nursing home located in Bergen County, NJ. Yale and his team were first rate - they were able to explain the intricacies and pitfalls of the process in a way that was both practical and understandable. I found the team to be experienced, knowledgeable, pro active and responsive to questions and calls. I felt confident that my Mom's best interests were ably represented.
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Posted by Joe | September 26, 2019
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Extremely Helpful and Knowledgeable
I live in South Carolina and. have a disabled brother in Englewood, NJ. As his funds dwindled, I needed assistance to apply for Medicaid for him. Yale was recommended and has proved to be exactly what we needed. He successfully guided me through the process and handled all the necessary work in NJ. I would rely on Yale for any work in the areas of his expertise.
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Posted by Rich and Melinda | November 15, 2017
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Responsive to Life's Human Situations
Laurie and Yale Hauptman have been consulting my wife and I for a number of years regarding our trust and estate planning for our children, including one that has been chronically ill all of her life. We had an appointment for Laurie to do a Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will for our daughter. I called Laurie on a Friday afternoon and told her of my daughter’s surgery the day before our scheduled appointment the following week. Laurie responded immediately to do a Health Care power of Attorney and Living Will. Laurie also set up a General Durable Power of Attorney in case we had to pay any of her bills during her recuperation. She said all of the paperwork would be available at noon on Monday so our daughter could sign the papers before her surgery.
Laurie and Yale Hauptman put human concerns to rest when there is a problem. There are very few people with this level of caring to what people have to go through with many of life’s situations. No matter if it is your parent’s needs, your needs, or even your children’s needs as in our case. They are the “Go To” people when you have special needs, and want answers to questions you have regarding elder care. You cannot make assumptions on Federal and State elder care law. Plan now and avoid the “I should have done this”.
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Posted by Jackie | July 25, 2017
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Knowledgeable and Caring
My siblings and I engaged Hauptman and Hauptman to assist us in the process of planning for our mom’s financial and legal needs as she transitioned to assisted living. Laurie and Yale are both knowledgeable and caring. Laurie helped us navigate the process of negotiating with her assisted living facility to assure that my mom and we were adequately protected. She was thorough, explained things well, and did a great job with follow-up. They have helped us set up a trust for our mom’s care and are guiding us through the process of ensuring that my mom has the resources needed for her to live comfortably. We have particularly appreciated their “all inclusive” pricing, which has allowed us to call whenever we need guidance and not worry about the clock running. I highly recommend Hauptman and Hauptman.
-Jackie S.
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Posted by Susan | September 16, 2016
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Best elder care lawyer out there!
Laurie and Yale Hauptman are the most knowledgeable, professional, connected and caring elder professionals you will ever meet. They both treated me as if I were family and provided me with the best advice I ever received. They suggested that I move my not well, aging parents from out of state, close to where I live and to do it before they would become unable to make the move. It's been over a year since I was given this very valuable advice. Their legal counsel has provided me with the comfort of knowing I did what is best my parents and for our family. While it was an enormous undertaking, I am incredibly grateful for their very sound advice, legal expertise, as well as their continued support and kindness throughout the process. Their office staff is just as knowledgeable, professional and caring as they are. Thanks again!
Susan H
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Posted by Kathy | March 18, 2016
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Caring and Timely Work - Would Use Again
My mother received a grim diagnosis and I was frantic to help my parents get their estate and documents in shape. It turned out that they thought they had protected their assets in a trust but it wasn't set up correctly. Plus with my mother's declining health I wanted to be sure she had her health directives. I asked a friend for a recommendation and the lawyer he sent me to was horrible - claimed he know about estate law but was giving me bad advice. I called a local aging non-profit and thankfully they pointed me to Hauptman and Hauptman. The entire experience was easy and fast - and time was of the essence. Yale was able to help us quickly, thoroughly and I appreciated that he struck just the right tone with my parents - explaining the options and letting them decide the right course. It was the best money our family has ever spent and has allowed us peace while we fight my mom's illness. Also knowing that Yale will be with us through this transition, advising us on how to do things right, is a huge relief. I completely recommend Yale, Laurie and the whole team.
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Posted by Gregg Nardozza | March 3, 2016
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Elder care at its best!
Hauptman and Hauptman has handled all elder care needs for my mother. I have used their services for updating wills, setting up a Trust, and applying for both VA benefits and for Medicaid assistance. They were instrumental in obtaining VA assisted living benefits and successfully fought through the very cumbersome governmental application process for an entire year without ever charging me any extra fees. We are now in the Medicaid application process which is equally as cumbersome. Eldercare is very complicated. Making the wrong choices can result in a significant loss of money and benefits. Hauptman and Hauptman has a proven track record of providing expert eldercare services. I would never have been able to tackle the challenges of eldercare without them. Bravo!
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Posted by Fredrick niemann | February 10, 2011
I have known Mr. Hauptman for over 5 years and he is an excellent attorney
Yal is a professional and very highly regarded in the elder law community.He is very involved in professional organizations and he and I cross refer clients.He has a very pleasant and personable demanor and clients will find him easy to talk to.I highly endorse Yale.
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"I retained Yale to help with planning and assistance for my Mom’s estate. He guided us throughout the process and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful regarding the Medicaid process. In addition to preparing the necessary estate documents, Yale also prepared the comprehensive Medicaid application. Yale and his office were instrumental throughout the entire process. In addition to providing outstanding legal service, they also were thoughtful and kind during what can be a difficult time. I would highly endorse Yale if you need advice in elder law and estate planning."
Elder law Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Yale for several years now. I have been so impressed with his passion for the law and his clients. Clients would be fortunate to have the guidance and advocacy of Yale."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Hauptman is an exemplary attorney that I would not hesitate to refer to anyone and everyone. He provides excellent and informed answers here on Avvo. I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney over the past 24 years and I still regularly learn new aspects about the law from his answers."
Elder law Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer.Yale has a national reputation in elder law.He is a known authority on many cutting edge techniques in asset and income protection planning for Medicaid eligibility.Ive known Yale for over 7 years professionally and its my pleasire to endorse him."
Elder law Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Yale and his team provide a personal approach to their clients, based on years of experience. Everyone that I know who has worked with Yale has been very satisfied with his work and level of attention to detail."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Yale for many years and he is an excellent attorney, who is very knowledgeable in this field. I have and will continue to recommend my clients to him for any and all estate matters, including special needs trusts. He is easy to talk with and makes clients very comfortable. Fantastic attorney and friend."
Elder law Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have worked with him in a national mastermind group and read his book. He demonstrates an excellent grasp of the issues facing older Americans. Better yet, he also knows the solutions to their concerns."
Elder law Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Yale Hauptman because of his dedication and diligence in the field of elder law. Not only is he experienced and possesses a high level of expertise, he is constantly reviewing and researching changes in the law so that his clients can take advantage of all opportunities for careful planning that such experience and expertise allow."
Elder law Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Yale Hauptman for more than a decade. He is one of the finest Elder Law Attorneys I have ever known. Yale not only has a great grasp of legal issues, but he also has the communication skills to make things understandable for his clients. It's rare to find an attorney with both the legal knowledge to help his clients along with "people skills' that give him the ability to make his clients feel better along the way. Yale Hauptman is that rare attorney and I give him my highest endorsement."