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Yana Pechersky

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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Yana

I focus my legal practice on the areas of Estate Planning (including tax planning for US Citizens and Foreign Nationals), Probate and Estate Administration, and Elder Law (which encompasses Guardianship, Community and Nursing Home Medicaid Planning and Eligibility, and Special Needs Planning).

 

The Elder Law component of my practice arose from a very personal experience, when a lonely elderly neighbor suddenly found himself in need of Home Care. He was unable to fully pay for the amount of care he needed; yet his income and resources exceeded Medicaid eligibility limits. He was a good man, worked hard his entire life, was a good citizen and paid his dues and his taxes. But at an elderly and fragile age, there was no one to help him with his daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, shopping for and preparing food. 

 

Helping my elderly neighbor with the process of gaining Medicaid coverage that would help him pay for a Home Care Aide was a rewarding and eye-opening experience, which prompted me to incorporate the area of Elder Law into my Estate Planning practice.

 

My approach to each individual client is two-pronged. First and foremost, it includes an assessment of how to best establish financial and personal security for the client’s loved ones and how to ensure a smooth passage of assets to the next generation, while minimizing taxes (whether via a Will, a Trust or another estate planning vehicle). Equally as important is guidance in preparation for retirement and protection of assets in the event of a chronic or long-term illness.

 

While being prepared is always best, some clients are unable to plan for the unexpected in a timely manner. I find it incredibly rewarding to help a client who has encountered the death of a loved one or who has suddenly become disabled.

Practice areas

OtherProbateTrustsWills and living willsEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 15%

    12 years

  2. Wills and living wills: 15%

    12 years

  3. Trusts: 15%

    12 years

  4. Probate: 15%

    12 years

  1. Elder law: 15%

    12 years

  2. Guardianship: 15%

    12 years

  3. Real estate: 10%

    13 years

Languages spoken

Russian, English

Contact

1599 East 15th Street, 4th Floor
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The Pechersky Law Firm, PLLC

1599 East 15th Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY, 11230

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200912/09/2020
FLMember in Good Standing200912/20/2020
NJAdministrative - Not authorized to practice200812/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
2017 New York Metro Rising StarsSuperLawyers2017
2016 New York Metro Rising StarsSuperLawyers2016
2015 New York Metro Rising StarsSuperLawyers2015
2014 New York Metro Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2014
Dean's ListBenjamin N. Cardozo School of Law2007
Dean's ListBenjamin N. Cardozo School of Law2006
Dean's ListBenjamin N. Cardozo School of Law2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing Partner/OwnerThe Pechersky Law Firm, PLLC2016 - Present
PartnerFeldman, Pechersky & Krishtul, PLLC2013 - 2016
OwnerThe Pechersky Law Firm, PLLC2010 - 2013
AttorneyUBS Wealth Management, Inc.2008 - 2010
Senior Marketing AnalystAmerican Express Company2004 - 2005
ConsultantAccenture, Ltd.2001 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionN/AN/A
New York City Bar Association, Legal Problems of the Aging CommitteeN/AN/A
New York County Lawyers' Association, Estates Trusts SectionN/AN/A
Brooklyn Bar AssociationN/AN/A
New York Women's Bar AssociationN/AN/A
RuSBAN (Russian Speaking Business Attorney Network)Co-PresidentN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law JournalNote: To Achieve Closure of the Hatch-Waxman Act's Loopholes, Legislative Action Is Unnecessary: Generic Manufacturers Are Able To Hold Their Own2007
Molecular Biology of the CellDrosophila Minichromosome Maintenance 6 Is Required for Chorion Gene Amplification and Genomic Replication2001
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
University of PennsylvaniaBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Marino Institute for Continuing Legal EducationIntroduction to Estate Administration and Probate2014

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Thoughtful, clear and efficient

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I reached out to Yana with a question about the optimal ownership status of a house for tax filing purposes after a divorce. She asked clear questions that got to the heart of the matter and helped me see the way forward (which didn't require an attorney). However, when I do need to hire someone down the road, I will most certainly start with her.
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Highly professional & knowledgeable attorney

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If you are looking for a knowledgeable, highly professional and dedicated attorney specializing in Trusts and Estates, look no further. Yana Pechersky has all of those qualities and so much more. She is very personable and puts in effort and time to represent your best interests. I highly recommend her services.
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An informed and family-oriented estate planning lawyer!

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Yana listened to my concerns about how best to construct the last will and testment for my worldly estate and assets, especially considering the protection I wanted to afford to my children. She also considered that I didn't want them to experience division and bitterness over my worldly legacy once I was gone. Yana also listened to my concerns about my own healthcare and what I'd want my health proxies to do. She crafted documents that addressed all these concerns, and more that I hadn't even considered.

Real Estate Pro w Great Subject Knowledge

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Ms. Pechersky is a highly organized with high level of professional expertise and was able to turn, complicated and expect to be mundane refinance closing in overall pleasant experience.

Upper Eastside Condominium Purchase

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Very professional, knowledgeable, caring and kept us well informed throughout the purchase of our condominium. She walked us through every phase of the transaction and explained not only the technical terms, but also their legal ramifications. Yana always kept the clients best interest in mind. She made such a great impression at the closing that both the real estate and mortgage brokers requested her business card for future real estate transactions. To say the least, we were very happy with the services provided and would highly recommend Yana to anyone requiring an experienced attorney.

Attorney endorsements

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Petro Zinkovetsky, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer

Irina Yadgarova, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Friend

Yana Pechersky is a superb attorney. Her wealth of knowledge in the fields of estate and elder law are truly unparalleled. Beyond her command of the subject matter. what sets Yana apart from her colleagues is her solution oriented approach to estate planning coupled with her personable nature. I endorse Yana wholeheartedly and without any reservations.

Ada Chan, Elder law Attorney on Jun 2, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Leila Hale, Estate planning Attorney on May 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Yana is an experienced and caring attorney and is a zealous advocate for her clients. She exemplifies the code of ethics required by this profession.

Noah Peterson, Probate Attorney on May 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Yana is very well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.

Ross Russell

I endorse this lawyer. Yana is an impressive and effective advocate. She is highly respected by her fellow attorneys.

Roman Tabatchouk

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Marianna Moliver, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend Yana Pechersky - she is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in several areas, including Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship and Probate. She is kind, compassionate and cares about her clients.

Alexander Khenkin, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

It is with great pleasure that I endorse Yana Pechersky as a diligent, knowledgeable professional. She possesses the expertise and a keen skill of proper application of the law, which in turn benefits her clients..

Gene Sigalov, Trusts Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
Relationship: Family member

Yana is a intelligent, compassionate and professional attorney. Though her practice is mostly limited to Trusts, Probate, Wills & Elder law, she represents clients from a wide variety of backgrounds. Her clients range from the ultra-wealthy seeking asset protection to clients of moderate means who require asset structuring to reach medicaid eligibility. One thing that stays the same, no matter the client, is that Yana provides earnest representation within the bounds of the law.

Yana Feldman, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Yana is warm, caring and knowledgeable. She doesn't try to overly complicate things that are simple yet knows how to structure some very intricate transactions and plans.

Irina Lust, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jan 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have referred clients to Yana and they all have been very happy with her professionalism, compassion and deep knowledge of the laws. If you need a will or a trust, I would not hesitate hiring Yana.