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Lori Somekh

Lori Somekh

Getting seniors the care they need without losing their life's savings....
  • Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning
  • New York
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Biography

Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs especially those affecting their health and wealth. She has served in guardianship cases as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian and guardian-ad-litem. She has served as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, where hearing appeals of real property tax reductions cases. Prior to building a successful elder advocacy firm, Ms. Somekh was assistant vice president of First Northern Mortgagee Corp., and an associate of Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms.

Ms. Somekh graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and received her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law. Ms. Somekh is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Real Estate Sections, the Queens County Bar Association’s Elderly and Disabled Committee and Steering Committee on Fiduciary Appointments, the Nassau County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Yashar (the attorneys’ and judges’ Chapter of Hadassah), and the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Ms. Somekh is conversant in Spanish. She is member of the Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section of the NYS Bar Association - Queens Delegate.

Education
St Johns
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St. John's University School of Law
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Professional Experience
Owner
Somekh & Associates, PLLC
- Current
Associate
Cullen & Dykman, LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A GUIDE TO MEDICAID HOME CARE IN NEW YORK: How to Beat the System at Its Own Game to Get the Care You or Your Loved One Needs
Hormones and the Mind, Book Review
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Reverse Mortgages: Dispelling the Myths
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
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
New York State Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Speaking Engagements
Rules for Success: Interview with Lori Somekh, Virtual (Online)
Success Circles
I was featured as a guest on the “Rules for Success” interview series hosted by Joseph Varghese. In this episode, I shared valuable insights into elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning, as well as her journey as a legal entrepreneur helping families protect their futures. Watch the full interview here: https://www.successcircles.com/rules-for-success-lori-somekh/
Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 2687895
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Areas
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Long-Term Care Planning
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
NY Elder Law Group
Blog
NY Elder Law Group
Contact & Map
NY Elder Law Group
247-67 Jericho Tpke.
Bellerose, NY 11426
US
Telephone: (718) 740-3300
Fax: (646) 308-9298
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
247-67 Jericho Tpke.
Bellerose, NY 11426
US
Telephone: (718) 740-3300
Fax: (646) 308-9298