Ms. Samantha L. Shepherd, JD, LLM, CELA

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Newcomb College, Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
Boston College, J.D., 1994; University of Missouri, Kansas City, LL.M.
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
2012, Kansas; 2007, Missouri; 1994, Massachusetts; 1998, Maine
ISLN:
909719928

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
  • Estate Planning for the Disabled
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Family Trusts
  • Living Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Adult Guardianship
  • Advance Directives
  • Conservatorship
  • Elder Guardianship
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Guardianship
  • Incompetency Proceedings
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Trust
  • Estate Planning & Probate

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (37 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/09/18 in Elder Law

    Attorney Shepherd is a very bright attorney who has experienced significant hardships in life that continue to transform her in positive ways. She is an amazingly compassionate, empathetic and caring attorney. Most of us endeavor to achieve the q... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/08/18 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/08/18 in Elder Law

    I have worked with Ms. Shepherd for years through National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She exhibits the highest ethical standard and knowledge of elder law.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/02/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/18 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/18 in Powers of Attorney

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/18 in Guardianship and Conservatorship

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/18 in Medicare and Medicaid

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/18 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/26/18 in Wills and Probate

    Samantha truly cares about her clients, and the emotional impact of a family fight on all members of the family.

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