Rebecca Cerny joins Chuhak & Tecson's Estate Planning & Asset Protection group

Chuhak and Tecson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Rebecca M. Cerny has joined as an associate in the firm’s 19-attorney Estate Planning & Asset Protection group. Licensed in both Illinois and New York, she focuses her practice primarily on estate planning, with a particular emphasis on tax planning, asset protection planning, advising clients regarding retirement assets, charitable giving and business succession strategies.

Cerny consistently works with clients to design, draft and implement tailored estate plans, ensuring their wishes and goals are achieved. She also has considerable experience working with high-net-worth individuals to create complex estate planning structures, providing security for their families for generations to come.

“With recent changes in legislation at the state and federal levels amidst the backdrop of the pandemic, demand for estate planning continues to increase,” said Lindsey Paige Markus, principal and leader of the firm’s Estate Planning & Asset Protection group. “We are thrilled to have someone with Rebecca’s experience, creativity and problem-solving skills join our team.”

Cerny received her undergraduate degree in business administration from The College of Saint Rose and her Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School of Union University.