Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
9 Client Reviews
PRO
Irina Yadgarova
also known as Law Offices of Irina Yadgarova PLLC, Elder & Estate Associates
Virtual Consultation Available
About Irina
Biography
I am dedicated to providing outstanding legal services and counsel in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate. I enjoy helping each and every client achieve peace of mind by creating a customized legal solution to fit their specific needs. Because I am a dedicated professional, I have developed an in depth knowledge and understanding of the law in my practice areas. I live in NY with my husband and four children.
We provide outstanding legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
18 years
Elder Law
20%
18 years
Probate
20%
18 years
Trusts
15%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Irina Yadgarova's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Elana Baturov | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Knowledgeable and Caring
My husband and I were referred to Ms. Yadgarova by family friends who were delighted to have worked with her. My personal experience was exceptional. She is knowledgeable and an experienced attorney who explained and guided us through estate planning. She took her time explaining the whole process ...
Posted by Natasha | August 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, knowledgeable, and compassionate
I would recommend Ms. Yadgarova to anyone looking for help with estate planning. She helped me in planning my mother's estate and her advice was a godsend. Not only does she know her stuff, but she was able to explain the most complicated parts to me in layman's terms. She accommodated the needs of m...
Posted by Oksana | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worth every penny !!!
My husband and I were very happy with Mrs. Yadgarova and highly recommend her to our friends and family. We had hired her to handle our estate planning and she was very informative and professional. We were new to all this and were very happy to see she was dedicated and spent a lot of time with us ...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing
So easy to work with. Helps every step , makes the process of wills very easy to understand. I'm so glad I found her, she was recommended by a friend. I have met many lawyers and they all try to take their time and make more money. Irina was straight to the point
Posted by Evelina | June 19, 2015
Professional and smart
Irina helped me and husband to create a will, health care proxy and power of attorney. She was very knowledgable and very professional. Answered all my questions thoroughly, and was easy to talk with. She also was able to help out my mother in law with her Medicaid/Medicare elder planning. We would ...
Irina Yadgarova's Lawyer Endorsements
"Irina is an excellent attorney. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Irina is a great attorney. I would endorse her services wholeheartedly."
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"I have known Irina for a number of years. I remain impressed by her legal acumen and lawyering skills. Irina is also someone who is deeply committed and passionate about her work and is highly responsive to her clients. She is someone I look to for referring any estate and elder law matters and endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Irina is as good of a lawyer as she is caring a person. She always strives for excellence while providing knowledgeable and highly professional counsel to her clients. I endorse Irina."
"I highly recommend Irina Yadgarova - she is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in several areas, including Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Probate / Administration. She is kind, compassionate and cares about her clients. Irina is a passionate advocate for her clients and a supportive colleague."
"Irina is a smart and dedicated attorney. She is a true asset to her clients and is a pleasure to collaborate with. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Irina is a highly qualified specialist in her field. She skillfully assisted my clients with the preparation of a complex estate plan and saved them a ton of money with her affordable legal fees. During our collaboration, she always returned my calls and was very prompt with getting work done timely. I feel very comfortable referring all of my clients to Irina in the future."
"I had a pleasure of meeting Ms. Yadgarova for a consultation pertaining to an estate matter. She has an excellent knowledge of the law. I was very impressed with her work ethics, attention to details, and overall legal abilities. If you are looking to retain a trust and estate attorney, Irina Yadgarova is one of the best attorneys in New York. I highly recommend and endorse attorney at law, Irina Yadgarova."
"I highly recommend Irina. She is knowledgeable about complicated issues related to long term care planning, Medicaid and probate and administration. She is always willing to share her expertise with colleagues and demonstrates integrity in all of her interactions with colleagues and clients. You can tell that she is the kind of attorney who cares about her clients and does everything she can to provide them with top notch legal knowledge and compassion during life's difficult moments."
"Irina has a mastery in the fields of estate planning and elder law. She is a professional who takes the time to listen to her clients, understand their needs and can resolve their issues efficiently. Knowing Irina for many years, I can attest to her diligence, commitment to her clients, and ethical standards. I highly recommend her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Irina is a very dedicated and knowledgable attorney, who is committed to bringing great service and results to her clients. She is my first choice of referral for all matters relating to estate planning, elder law and probate."
"This is a letter of recommendation for Irina Yadgarova, who is among the best estate planning attorneys in Queens. I first met Ms. Yadgarova at a Cardozo Law School Alumni Association meeting. She quickly impressed me with her oral arguments. Her words were intelligent, concise, and useful. An attorney can quickly discern brilliance by hearing a person argue, and I could opine that Ms. Irina Yadgarova's abilities far exceed that of most. I endorse Irina Yadgarova as an estate planning lawyer. Please feel free to call my office should you require any further information about her."
"I endorse Irina. I co-counsel with her on estate planning cases more and more regularly. She is sharp and efficient. I believe clients will be very pleased with her service."
"Irina is an experienced, knowledgeable and caring attorney. She takes the time to listen to the client and analyze each matter before crafting a solid plan of action. Having worked with Irina in the past, I can say without any reservations that she is a superb lawyer."
"Putting her client's interests first, thoroughly researches and analyzes every detail concerning her cases, infectious and engaging personality, and extremely intelligent. I recommend her to anyone seeking superior legal representation."
"I have found Irina to be a valuable asset relating to difficult areas of my own estate law practice: She is exceptionally strong on matters relating to minor children, foreign estate matters, and probating estates. Considering she is such a great resource for an established attorney, I feel safe saying that her clients in in extremely capable hands."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Female of the Month June, 2014, Women's World Magazine
2010
Listed, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Dean's List, Cardozo School of Law
2007
Brandeis Top Law Student Award, Brandeis Association
2007
Dean's List, Cardozo School of Law
2006
Emet Community Leadership Award, EMET OUTREACH
2006
Dean's List, Cardozo School of Law
2005
Ida Lamport Award for Excellence in Ecoomics, Yeshiva University
2005
Dean's List, Yeshiva University, Stern College
2004
Dean's List, Yeshiva University, Stern College
2003
Dean's List, Yeshiva University, Stern College
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner/Founding Attorney, Law Offices of Irina Yadgarova PLLC
2008 - 2010
Counsel, UBS Wealth Management
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Ubs Financial Services, Inc.
2006 - 2007
Judician Intern to Hon. Judge Martin Ritholtz, Supreme Court of Queens County
Associations
2017 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2016 - Present
Tiferet Zion Attorney's DivisionBoard Member
2016 - Present
Queens Women's Bar AssociationCo-chair
2015 - Present
Jewish Lawyers GuildMember
2014 - Present
Yashar of HadassahMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Russian American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New York State Women's Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Russian Speaking Business Attorney Network (RUSBAN)Member
2007 - Present
Brandeis AssociationScholarship Recipient/Member
2006 - 2008
Russian Speaking Lawyers AlliancePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
$20mm + New York Probate/Estate Tax Reduced
Complex Estate Probated and Optimal Estate Tax Outcome Achieved
Medicaid Lien Negotiation
Lien reduced to less than half.
Article 81 Guardianship
AIP prevailed in not becoming a ward.
Education
2008
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Yeshiva University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
National Financial Planning Decisions Day
Asset Protection & Medicaid Planning
2016
Seminar
Preserving Wealth via Estate Planning
2016
Queens Community Seminar
Wills, Trusts and Probate
2016
Estate Planning Seminar
Asset Protection & Avoidance of Probate
2016
Estate Planning Conference of New York
Asset Protection & Use of Trusts
2014
Mitchell Rabino Healthcare Decisions Day
Advanced Directives and Medicaid Planning
2014
Continuing Legal Education Class
Estate Planning & Probate CLE
2013
National Health Care Decisions Day
Wills, Probate, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney
2013
Breakfast Club
Medicaid Planning
2012
Mitchell Rabino Healthcare Decisions Day
Basics of Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
Publications
2017
World Voice Newspaper
Why You Should Place Your Home in Trust
2016
AM620 Russian Radio
Medicaid Planning Interview
2016
Ridgewood Times
Estate Planning Basics
2016
Davidzon Radio AM620
Medicaid Planning Radio Interview Transcript
2015
Lechaim Newspaper
Demystifying the Death Tax
2015
Bukharian Times
2014 Medicaid Update
2015
Lechaim Newspaper
The Use of Divorce in Medicaid Planning
2015
Lechaim News Newspaper
Are You Prepared For Your Elder Years?
2015
Bukharian Times
Medicaid Eligibility and Planning with Pooled Trusts
2014
Bukharian Times
Why You Need a Will
2012
Nadezhda Magazine
Mediciad Planning
Languages
Russian
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
6 Steps to Preparing/Organizing Your Estate
17 Aug 2016
Legal Guide
Tips for hiring an estate planning attorney in New York.
15 Aug 2016