Raising children reshapes your priorities in ways that are both immediate and long-term. Daily life... [Read more...]
Ellen LaPlante
Ellen LaPlante is an attorney whose mission is to provide clients with guidance in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Medicaid Preparation. She is licensed in Vermont and New York. Ellen helps clients put together unique estate plans, including assistance with Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives. She also works with clients on Medicaid Planning and qualifying for Medicaid assistance Read More!
8 Vermont Medicaid Myths Seniors Need to Understand
You may go through your entire working life without relying on Medicaid, only to realize... [Read more...]
Things to Consider If Someone in Your Estate Plan Is Not a U.S. Citizen
Creating a comprehensive estate plan requires you to consider all relevant factors, including the fact... [Read more...]
Vermont Checklist for Choosing a Nursing Home
Deciding to place a parent, grandparent, or other loved one in a nursing home is... [Read more...]
IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review... [Read more...]
Understanding Your Rights as the Beneficiary of a Vermont Trust
If you are the beneficiary of a trust, your reliance is placed on the Trustee... [Read more...]
When Estate Planning Fails: Family Infighting and the $10 Billion Lakers Sale
The recent $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers provides a powerful cautionary tale... [Read more...]
The Role of Trusts in Vermont Estate Planning Explained
If you are creating or updating an estate plan in Vermont, you should understand the... [Read more...]
Top 10 Uses for a Living Trust in Your Estate Plan
Trusts are broadly divided into living and testamentary trusts with the former being created and... [Read more...]
Trustee Selection: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
Selecting a trustee is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—decisions in Estate Planning. While... [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Vermont Seniors: Key Considerations
Estate planning is important at every stage of adulthood, though it takes on heightened significance... [Read more...]
5 Common Vermont Will Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
For many individuals, drafting a Last Will and Testament represents the first deliberate step toward... [Read more...]
