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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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 1990 | 06/05/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1989 | 06/20/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2022 New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2022 |
2021 New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2021 |
"voice of Experience" @ Super Conference | Leading Lawyers on Estate & Long Term Planning | 2011 |
Mentor of coaching | EDLF | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding and Managing Partner | Hauptman & Hauptman PC | 1995 - Present |
Attorney | Craner, Nelson, Satkin, & Scheer | 1993 - 1995 |
Associate | Maloof, Lebowitz, & Bubb | 1990 - 1993 |
Law Clerk | Honorable John Stritehoff J. S. C. | 1989 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Coalition of Family Caregiving - Union county, NJ | Contributor | 2012 - Present |
Essex County Coalition | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
Essex County Bar Association | Co-Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Committee | 2011 - Present |
Caregivers Coalition of Morris County | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Livingston chamber of Commerce | Member | 2010 - Present |
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, NJ | Board of Trustees | 2010 - Present |
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates | Accredited VA Attorney | 2008 - Present |
Guardianship Association of New Jersey | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | member | 1995 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CareOne Living Podcast | Planning for Your Loved One's Future | 2019 |
New Jersey Family Lawyer | Common Mistakes When Referencing Trusts in Marital Settlement Agreements | 2017 |
AFFC Publications | Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home 2015-2016 | 2015 |
AFFC Publications | Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home 2014-2015 | 2014 |
Elder Law Blog | The Facility Said If I Pay for 2 Years then I’ll Get Medicaid | 2013 |
The West Essex Tribune, Livingston, NJ | Averting the Fiscal Cliff -What Does It Really Mean? | 2013 |
The West Essex Tribune, Livingston, NJ | College Debt and Long Term Care – Unrelated? Maybe not | 2013 |
Hauptman & Hauptman PC | Nursing Home & Assisted Living Guide for Northern NJ | 2013 |
Elder Law Blog | The Facility Said If I Pay for 2 Years then I’ll Get Medicaid | 2013 |
Stafford Webinar | The Facility Said If I Pay for 2 Years then I’ll Get Medicaid | 2013 |
Newsletter | Elder Law News | 2012 |
The West Essex Tribune of Livingston, NJ | SPOTLIGHT ON ELDER LAW – BANKS IGNORING POWER OF ATTORNEY | 2012 |
The West Essex Tribune, Livingston NJ | Robot & Frank – A Glimpse into the Future of Elder care? | 2012 |
The Jewish News | “My Name is on Mom’s Checking Account” | 2012 |
Financial Advisor | Eldercare, Sense and Sensibility | 2011 |
Self Published Book | Be Nice TO Me - I Pick Your Nursing Home; How to Provide For Your Parent's Care without Going to the Poorhouse or Nuthouse | 2011 |
Hauptman & Hauptman Blog | Should I Leave My Disabled Child’s Inheritance to a Sibling to Hold? | 2010 |
Boomer Financial Radio Network | Guest Speaker | 2010 |
The Record | A Growing Market | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Albany Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Rutgers University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lecture series | Planning for the 2nd half of Life | 2016 |
JCC of Metro West - Senior Group | The Power of the Power of Attorney | 2016 |
Atria at Cranford - Assisted Living | 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Preparing for Medicaid | 2016 |
Continuing Education for Social Workers and Care Managers | What Your Client Needs to Know Before Starting Rehab in a Nursing Home | 2016 |
Emerson Health Center - Kinderkamack,NJ | Navigating and preplanning the financial burdens of Long Term Care | 2013 |
CE Program for Nurses and Social workers | LTCJ Nursing, SW and CCM CE Program | 2013 |
Accountant CE Program - Accredited Speaker | Aging In AmericaHow to Help Your Clients Protect Themselves, Their Families and Their Finances | 2012 |
Accredited Speaker for CASE MANAGERS CE PROGRAM | Legal Aspects of the Elder Care Journey | 2012 |
Essex County Bar Association, CLE Committee | The Elder care Journey | 2011 |
Corporate Meeting | Elder Law | 2011 |
New Jersey Association for Justice, Workers Compensation Section | Elder Law practices | 2011 |
Obamacare | How the New Healthcare Laws Affect You | 2011 |
Alzheimers Support Group | Long Term care Planning | 2010 |
CE PROGRAM for Social Workers | Help Your Clients Avoid The Seven Biggest Mistakes People Make When Preparing | N/A |
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Mitchell Kurtz, Elder law Attorney on Jun 10, 2019
Relationship: Other
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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
J. Clinkscales, Elder law Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
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.
Christopher Leroi, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
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.
Laurence Levinson, Elder law Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I have known Yale for over 10 years and have no hesitation referring clients to him. He is the best elder law lawyer in northern New Jersey.
Fredrick Niemann, Elder law Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
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.
Michael Brown, Elder law Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
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.
Stuart Nachbar, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
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.
Paul Stano, Elder law Attorney on Dec 7, 2012
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.
Laurence Slous, Elder law Attorney on Dec 7, 2012
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.
William Hammond, Elder law Attorney on Jul 23, 2011
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.
Susan Berliner, Elder law Attorney on Dec 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Berliner, Elder law Attorney on Dec 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Scherling, Elder law Attorney on Dec 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Tepper, Elder law Attorney on Dec 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Laurie Hauptman, Elder law Attorney on Dec 14, 2010
Relationship: Family member
I endorse this lawyer.
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