Ellen LaPlante is an attorney whose mission is to provide clients with guidance in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Long-Term Care Preparation. She is licensed in Vermont and New York.
Experience
Ellen enjoys helping clients create Estate Plans that meet their unique goals. This includes assistance with Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives. She also works with clients on Long-Term Care Medicaid Planning and qualifying for Medicaid assistance.
Ellen is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization comprised of legal professionals concentrating on estate planning. She previously served on the Board of Governors for the Academy. As a member, she receives ongoing, comprehensive training on modern estate planning techniques. Ellen is also a member of the Vermont Bar Association and the Vermont chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, where she previously served as president of the Board.
Ellen is passionate about volunteering for community causes and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Vermont Family Network, an organization that supports families of children with Special Needs.
Aside from working with clients to put together Estate and Long-Term Care Plans for their families, Ellen enjoys focusing her professional endeavors on education in the field of Estate Planning and Elder Law. She has published materials for other Vermont Attorneys in the field of Estate Planning and the Vermont Trust Code. She also does regular presentations to other Attorneys to provide them with education in her fields of practice. She takes pride in being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in every year since 2017 and is given the highest rating possible on Avvo Martindale Hubble.
Education
Ellen LaPlante graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia, and received her Juris Doctorate from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington D.C. She is licensed to practice law in Vermont and New York.
Personal
Ellen lives in Williston with her husband, Ethan; their children, Jack and Cora; and their dog, Sunny. She enjoys long-distance running and spending time outdoors with her family.
