Shana Siegel, Esq. is a distinguished elder law and estate planning attorney who stands out as one of the few Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in northern New Jersey, certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. With over 25 years of experience in health and long-term care issues, she provides dedicated legal representation to seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families, focusing on comprehensive life care and advocacy.
Her practice emphasizes a holistic approach to elder care, integrating legal planning with practical support to address public benefits, asset preservation, and long-term care needs. As a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a member of its Council of Advanced Practitioners, Shana is deeply involved in legislative advocacy and professional education. She is recognized for her expertise in Medicaid, Medicare, guardianship, and special needs trusts, and has been selected for Super Lawyers and named to the National Law Journal’s Family/Elder Law Trailblazers list.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Life Care Planning
- Public Benefits Advocacy
- Trust and Estate Planning
- Long-Term Care Advocacy
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Asset Preservation
- Supplemental and Special Needs Trusts
- Planning for Disability
- Guardianship
- Estate Litigation
- Resident Rights Advocacy
- Health Care Decision Making
- Medicare and Medicaid Planning
- Health Insurance Appeals
- Advance Care Planning
- Specialized Legal Planning for Vulnerable Adults
- Financial Exploitation Protection
- VA Benefits Planning
Shana Siegel serves clients in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and is fluent in English. She has been honored with Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® status and frequently contributes to elder law education through seminars, webinars, and publications aimed at both professionals and the public.
