Samantha A. Lyons

Top rated Elder Law attorney in Somers, New York

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Samantha A. Lyons
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in New York since: 2013

Education: Pace University Law School

Selected to Rising Stars: 2021 - 2025

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

339 Route 202
Suite 100
Somers, NY 10589 Visit website
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Samantha A. Lyons is a partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, practicing out of the firm’s Somers, New York, office. With a career dedicated to the protection of seniors and their families, she emphasizes her practice on estate planning, elder law and Medicaid planning and eligibility. Her practice is defined by a sophisticated understanding of the legal and financial challenges facing an aging population, providing her clients with the strategic counsel necessary to preserve assets and ensure long-term care security.

Throughout her tenure, Ms. Lyons has earned a reputation for providing top-quality legal representation in the field of elder advocacy. She currently holds an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, a reflection of her commitment to client satisfaction and her standing among legal peers. Her career is marked by a proactive approach to Medicaid eligibility, where she helps families navigate the complex intersection of health care requirements and estate preservation.

Ms. Lyons’ academic foundation is rooted in Westchester County, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Pace University in 2010. She continued her education at the Pace University School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor in 2012. Following her education, she established a dual-state practice with bar admissions in both New York and New Jersey. This multijurisdictional reach allows her to serve a diverse client base across the tri-state area with professional confidence and a deep mastery of regional elder law statutes.

Beyond her individual practice, Ms. Lyons is a prominent voice in the legal community. She is an active member of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Special Needs Section, where she has served on the Medicaid Committee and the Senior Law Day Committee. Locally, she remains deeply involved with the Westchester County Bar Association, contributing her acumen to the Westchester Senior Law Day Committee. Through these leadership roles, she remains at the forefront of legislative changes and community outreach, ensuring her clients benefit from the most current legal strategies.

Practice areas

Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills

  • 70% Elder Law
  • 30% Estate Planning & Probate

First Admitted: 2012, New Jersey

Professional Webpage: https://www.esslawfirm.com/attorney/lyons-samantha-a/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Member, 2026
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Westchester County Bar Association, Member, 2026
  • New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section: Senior Law Day Committee, Medicaid Committee, 2020
  • Westchester County Bar Association, Westchester Senior Law Day Committee, 2020

Videos

  • Do You Need Home Care? How to Obtain Benefits through the Medicaid Personal Care Program This program will provide an overview of the eligibility rules to qualify for Medicaid home care. We will also discuss how to protect your assets and income, advocate during the Conflict-Free Evaluation, and enroll in Medicaid Long Term Care (MLTC) Programs. Benefits available from Medicaid will be explained. Speaker: Samantha Lyons, Esq., Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano February 2022, Senior Law Day - Do You Need Home Care?, 2022
  • Nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own home as they age (source: AARP). While New York’s Medicaid Home Care program can help make aging in place - safely, independently and comfortably - a reality, there are many considerations before getting started. Join elder law attorney Samantha Lyons, Esq. for a virtual lunch and learn Facebook Live program on preparing a home to safely age in place. Learn tips for interviewing a geriatric home care manager, senior-proofing your home, available assistive technology and more., Best Ways to Set Up the Home for Aging in Place, 2020
  • New York State has long been committed to allowing seniors to “age in place” with Medicaid as the primary funding source for most home care services. Join elder law attorney Samantha Lyons, Esq. for a virtual lunch and learn Facebook Live program covering the basics of the Medicaid Home Care program - from eligibility requirements to the application process and more. Learn what you can do to prepare as serious changes to the program are slated to take effect on October 1 (including the imposition of a 30-month look back period) and get your questions answered., Medicaid Home Care 101: Facebook Live, 2020
  • In the wake of COVID-19, telehealth has become instrumental in New York’s Medicaid home care program. Join elder law attorneys Samantha Lyons, Esq. for a virtual lunch and learn Facebook Live discussion of the various home health aide options available to our seniors during the pandemic, including how the Medicaid home care program is utilizing telehealth services to schedule and complete home care evaluations necessary in order for care services to commence. This is a weekly Facebook Live series featuring the attorneys of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP with a new topic each Wednesday at 2:00pm ET on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/EneaScanlanSirignanoLLP, How Telehealth is Allowing Home Care Medicaid to Continue; Facebook Live, 2020
  • New York State has long been committed to allowing seniors to “age in place” with Medicaid as the primary funding source for most home care services. Join elder law attorney Samantha Lyons, Esq. for a virtual lunch and learn Facebook Live program covering the basics of the Medicaid Home Care program - from eligibility requirements to the application process and more. Learn what you can do to prepare as serious changes to the program are slated to take effect on October 1 (including the imposition of a 30-month look back period) and get your questions answered. See all of our past Facebook live programs: https://www.facebook.com/pg/EneaScanlanSirignanoLLP/videos/, Medicaid Home Care 101; Facebook Live, 2020

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • State: New York, Status: Member in Good Standing (Originally Acquired: 2013), 2026
  • State: New Jersey, Status: Member in Good Standing (Originally Acquired: 2012), 2026

Educational Background

  • B.S. in Criminal Justice, Pace University, Pleasantville, New York, 2010

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • November 2022, Speaker, What is a Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?, The Kittay House, 2022
  • August 2022, Speaker, Aging in Place with Medicaid Home Care, Association on Aging in New York, 2022
  • July 2022, Speaker, Utilizing a Trust for Your Elder Law and Estate Planning Needs: The Pros and Cons, Tuckahoe Public Library, 2022
  • July 2022, Speaker, Critical Issues Facing Senior Clients, First American Title Insurance Company, 2022
  • May 2022, Speaker, What is a Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?, Tuckahoe Public Library, 2022
  • February 2022, Speaker, Do You Need Home Care?, Senior Law Day, 2022
  • February 2022, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Ossining Public Library, 2022
  • October 2021, Speaker, Estate Planning Essentials, Rye Free Reading Room, 2021
  • October 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Rye Free Reading Room, 2021
  • June 2021, Speaker, Planning Considerations for New York's New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Mamaroneck Public Library, 2021
  • May 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Mamaroneck Public Library, 2021
  • April 2021, Speaker, Planning Considerations for New York's New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Ossining Public Library, 2021
  • 2021, Speaker, Critical Issues For Seniors, Bronxvillle Adult School, 2021
  • February 2021, Speaker, Planning Options for New York’s New Medicaid Home Care Eligibility Requirements, Irvington Public Library, 2021
  • January 2021, Speaker, Accountable Aging: Preparing for the Elder Years, Bronxville Public Library, 2021
  • May 2020, Speaker, Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bronxville Adult School, 2020
  • Fall 2019, Author, Does Your Power of Attorney Allow Your Agent to Create and Fund a Pooled Income Trust?, New York State Bar Association, Elder Law/Special Needs Journal, 2019
  • July 2019, Speaker, Accountable Aging for the Elder Years, Harrison Public Library, 2019
  • June 2019, Speaker, Accountable Aging for the Elder Years, Bronxville Public Library, 2019
  • April 2019, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients: Medicaid Criteria/Asset Protection Planning, Mount Vernon Bar Association, 2019
  • April 2019, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients, Mamaroneck/Harrison/Larchmont Bar Association, 2019
  • 2018, Speaker, Article 81 Training for Guardians, Court Evaluators and Attorneys of Alleged Incapacitated Persons, Westchester County Bar Association, 2018
  • 2018, Speaker, Tax Reform and Long Term Care Planning, 2018
  • November 2018, Speaker, Estate Planning Options for Senior Clients: Medicaid Criteria/Asset Protection Planning, Bronx County Bar Association, 2018

Honors

  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers Metro New York, Thomson Reuters (2021-2025), 2025

Office location for Samantha A. Lyons

339 Route 202
Suite 100
Somers, NY 10589

Phone: 914-269-2367

Selections

5 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2021 - 2025

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