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Estate Planning

A well-crafted estate plan protects your family and puts your wishes for your assets in writing, so nothing is left to chance. We’ll walk you through wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives — by video or in our Manhattan office.

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Trusts

Trusts can help reduce taxes, avoid probate, and protect assets for beneficiaries with special needs or complex family situations. After understanding your goals, we’ll recommend the right structure and give you a clear fee estimate.

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Probate, Estate & Trust Administration

Settling a loved one’s estate means court filings, paying debts, and distributing assets — all while you’re grieving. We guide executors and administrators through every step so nothing gets missed.

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Mediation

Not every family dispute needs a courtroom. Mediation offers a confidential, collaborative way to resolve estate, elder care, and other conflicts — often faster and less costly than litigation.

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Guardianships

When a loved one with a disability can no longer manage their own affairs, guardianship — or an alternative like a power of attorney — can protect their safety and interests. We’ll help you find the right path forward.

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Prenups

A prenuptial agreement lets couples set clear expectations about finances before marriage, reducing the chance of conflict down the road. We draft and mediate prenups tailored to each couple’s needs.

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Real Estate Closings

If you’re involved in a real estate transaction in New York, please contact the Law & Mediation Office of Bracha Etengoff immediately. Closing a real estate deal is a complex process, and we have the experience to assist in every step.

About Us
Bracha Etengoff, New York estate planning attorney and mediator

​​​​​Bracha Etengoff

Bracha Etengoff is an attorney and mediator with broad-based experience. Her practice areas include wills, trusts, and probate; mediation; prenuptial agreements; guardianships; and closings. Bracha draws on her Masters degree in Psychology and her J.D. to address people’s legal needs with perceptiveness and sensitivity. She serves clients throughout New York State.

Bracha has mediated loan modification solutions that prevented foreclosures. Prior to that, she supervised Surrogate’s Court proceedings and litigated mass torts cases. She also devoted two years to environmental litigation on behalf of public interest organizations, including the Sierra Club.

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