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Lori R. Somekh
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Biography
I’m Lori R. Somekh, Esq., an elder law attorney with over 25 years of experience helping seniors and their families navigate Medicaid, guardianship, and asset protection with clarity and care. I’ve served in key roles such as court-appointed counsel and Judicial Hearing Officer, and I’m an active member of several bar associations, including the NYS Bar Elder Law Section Executive Committee. I'm also conversant in Spanish and committed to making elder law accessible and empowering for every client.
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Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
NY Elder Law Group
401 Franklin Ave., Ste. 312, Garden City, NY, 11530
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Estate Planning
Posted by Brooke | November 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
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I had a question about how my inheritance would be effected by medicaid's look back program since I'm disabled. She assured me it would not be touched and, in fact, would be beneficial to myself and my brothers. Since the poa is not sure what to do, I would retain her in the event he takes advantage ...
Lori R. Somekh's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lori Somekh will be my go-to lawyer for matters concerning Elder Law, Medicaid Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and Estate Planning around the needs of an older client. Not only is she competent, experienced and reasonable, but she really cares about her clients' and their family's welfare, making home and hospital visits when needed. Most families are at their most stressed and distressed by aging, accidents or illness and Lori will patiently provide the protection and help they need."
"I highly endorse Lori Somekh. I have worked with Lori many times and on every case she has been the consumate professional demonstrating not only a comprehensive knowledge of the law, but also a deep concern for her client's needs."
Jennifer Drossman
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Owner, Somekh & Associates, PLLC
1994 - 1997
Associate, Cullen & Dykman, LLP
Associations
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Executive Committee
Education
N/A
St John's University School of Law
JD
Publications
2016
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Hormones and the Mind, Book Review
2013
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Reverse Mortgages: Dispelling the Myths
2012
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Turning Off the Implanted Defibrillator(ICD): Beyond the Routine Advance Directives: An Important End-of-Life Issue That Can Easily Be Missed
2006
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Assisted Signatures in the Elder Law Practice; What Constitutes Execution of a Document When the Client Needs Help Holding the Pen
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can my mother with advanced stage dementia, in need of long-term care, qualify for Medicaid when parents have savings and house?
18 Jun 2021
Q&A
My 94 year old father is in a nursing home. He is of sound mind. He is in pretty good shape from the waist up. He has about $750
16 Dec 2020
Q&A
How do I change a irrevocable trust to a revocable trust. Are there any problems with doing this?
31 Oct 2020