Yahne Miorini is the founder and principal of Miorini Law PLLC. She focuses her practice on domestic and international estate planning, probate, trust administration and related tax matters, elder law (guardianship, conservatorship, special needs, and long-term care) and Veterans' Benefits. Her practice emphasizes the human element and seeks to foster long term family stability and efficient governance as well as providing wealth preservation and tax planning.
She continues to be in demand to speak before legal, accounting, and business groups. She is involved with local professional organizations. She is past President of VAELA, the Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Ms. Miorini has served as the chair of the Elder Law Estate Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, past co-chair of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and was named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2006 by the Fairfax Bar Association. She was the past treasurer of the McLean Estate Planning Council. Additionally, she is the President of the Comité Tricolor (non-profit organization dedicated to helping French Citizens in the Washington, DC metropolitan area). Ms. Miorini received an award from the French Government for her public services (Chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite).
Ms. Miorini is licensed in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and New York. She has over 20 years of experience. She received a French J.D. from University of La Sorbonne, Paris, France, and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from George Washington University Law School.
In her spare time, she organizes dinners for a French Association (Washington Accueil Association), travels, and enjoys being with her husband, two children and cat.
Estate Planning
Her practice on domestic and international estate planning includes Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Living Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Pet Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, and other irrevocable trusts. She counsels clients with multi-million dollar estates including non-US citizens with overseas assets. She also assists clients with real estate investments in France.
Probate and Trust Administration
Her practice on probate, trust administration and related tax matters, includes assisting executors and trustees or protecting the interest of beneficiaries of an estate. She represents beneficiaries living overseas and monitors international estate administrations. She assists trustees with the funding, administrating, and terminating of trusts including related tax matters (fiduciary income tax returns and estate tax returns).
Elder Law
Her practice on elder law includes guardianship, conservatorship, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning and Veterans' benefits. She works with clients to maximize their options ensuring that they age with dignity and respect. She accepts to serve as guardian or conservator when necessary. She is frequently appointed Guardian Ad Litem by the Court. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and former Vice President of its Virginia chapter.
Veterans Benefits
Ms. Miorini is accredited by the Veterans Administration.
Publications
• "When you Notice your Client has Diminished Capacity," Virginia Lawyers Weekly (May 2012)
• Author of reoccurring articles on estate planning, Washington Accueil Association, La Plume (2009-2014)
• “What is an Elder Law Attorney,” Fairfax Woman (March/April 2011)
• “Aging Parents - How to Help Them and Talk with Them,” Fairfax Woman (January/February 2011)
• “The New Virginia Power of Attorney Act,” FBA (July 2009)
• “Caring for Elder Parents,” The Women’s Bar Association, Raising the Bar (May 2003)
Speeches and Lectures
• “Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets,” National Business Institute (April 2018)
• “Preparing the Petition, Initial Steps and Forms,” (for estate administration) National Business Institute (October 2017)
• “How to Structure Trusts to Plan for Medicaid: Step-by-Step,” National Business Institute (August 2017)
• “Top Pre-Planning Tools: How to Protect Your Client’s Assets,” National Business Institute (August 2017)
• “Living vs. Testamentary Trusts,” National Business Institute (June 2017)
• “Grantor Trusts”, National Business Institute (June 2017)
• “Funding Trusts: Ensuring Optimal Asset Transfers, Changing Ownership, Monitoring Asset Performance.” Stafford (October 2016)
• “Trust-Based Medicaid Planning in Detail,” National Business Institute (August 2016)
• “Form 706 Compliance for Estates,” Stafford (March 2015), co-speaker
• “Probating Estates that Include a Business,” National Business Institute (October 2014)
• “Spouses’ Elective Share,” National Business Institute (October 2014)
• “Excluded vs. Countable Assets,” National Business Institute (February 2014)
• “IRS Form 706,” Stafford (May 2013), co-speaker
• “Final Accounting and Tax Returns – Closing the Estate,” National Business Institute (October 2013)
• “Obtaining VA benefits,” National Business Institute (May 2013)• "Technology and the Practice of Law," VAELA (February 2013)
• "Tax Planning for Trusts and Estates," National Business Institute (January 2013)
• "Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security," National Business Institute (March 2012)
• "Possible Liability Problems for an Executor," National Business Institute (October 2011)
• "Probate for Another Purpose," National Business Institute (October 2011)
• “Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care,” National Business Institute (April 2011)
• “Preparing and Dealing with the Client’s Diminishing Capacity,” National Business Institute (March 2011)
• “Ethical Issues in Elder Law: Capacity,” University of Richmond School of Law (March 2011)
• “Legal Ethics: Technology in Law Practice,” National Business Institute (February 2011)
• “Tax Considerations for Drafting Basic Estate Planning Documents,” National Business Institute (February 2011)
• “Changing Technology and Attorney-Client Privilege,” National Business Institute (August 2010)
• “Being Thorough to Close the Estate without a Hitch,” National Business Institute (September 2009)
• “Special Problems with the Family,” National Business Institute (August 2009)
• “Protecting Family Members,” National Business Institute (August 2009)
• “Trust Code Law,” Lorman Institute (October 2008)
• “Proactive Planning for Estate Tax,” National Business Institute (April 2008)
• “Estate Administration Process,” National Business Institute (April 2008)
• “Reducing the Estate With an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust,” National Business Institute (April 2008)
• “Navigating Trust Administration Procedures With Ease,” National Business Institute (January 2008)
• “Mastering the Details of Tax Procedure,” National Business Institute (January 2008)
• “Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy,” National Business Institute (October 2007)
• “Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative,” National Business Institute (October 2007)
• “Managing the Inventory,” National Business Institute (October 2007)
• “Simple Estate Planning for Pro bono Attorneys,” Fairfax Bar Association (June 2007)
• “Estate Planning for Parents,” Booz Allen Hamilton (March 2007), and the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (December 2006)
• “The Schiavo Tragedy,” Urban institute (March 2006) and the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (January 2006)
Moderator
• “Making a Difference: Fighting Domestic Violence,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (June 2004)
• “Long Term Care Insurance for Businesses and Law Firms,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (December 2003)
• “The Financial Aspects of Elder Care,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (November 2003)
• “Caring for our Elderly Parents,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (June 2003)
• “The Psychology of Women Toward Money,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (May 2003)
• “Money Shy to Money Sure,” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (March 2002)
• “Is This My Style or What?” the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (October 2001)
Honor and Awards
• 2017 Chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite (award from the French Government)
• Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year 2006 from the Fairfax Bar Association
Professional Memberships
• American Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar
• Fairfax Bar Association
• McLean Estate Planning Council
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Virginia’s chapter
• New York Bar
• Virginia Bar Association
• Virginia State Bar Association
• Virginia Women Attorneys Association
• Maryland Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Society of Financial Service Professionals
