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Celebrating 30 Years of Service: A Journey of Dedication, Growth, and Legacy

Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. is pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of our firm. With roots in Elder Law, we soon expanded our practice to include Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate.

June 26, 2025
What if I Don’t Want to Be an Executor?

You can renounce your right as Executor and decline to act by simply signing a Renunciation of Nominated Executor form in front of a notary.

February 14, 2025
Estate Planning Basics for Young Adults

Whether you are 18 or 81, there are four key documents you should consider: health care proxy, HIPAA release form, living will, and power of attorney.

January 28, 2025
Why Every Parent Needs a Will

If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why?

January 23, 2025
How a New York Transfer on Death Deed Avoids Probate

The Transfer on Death Deed is a provision under New York State Real Property Law that provides property owners with the ability to designate beneficiaries who will inherit real property upon their passing, bypassing the probate process.

January 16, 2025
New Information for Business Owners: Corporate Transparency Act

The filing requirements imposed on owners of corporate entities by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are currently suspended.

December 27, 2024
How Much Can You Gift Tax Free?

Gifting can be gratifying and can also provide an income tax benefit as the year comes to a close. Learn more about how much you can gift tax free this holiday season.

December 23, 2024
Consider Estate Planning Charitable Gifting On Giving Tuesday 2024

There are several ways one can make a charitable gift as part of their estate plan. First and foremost, you can always give during life.

November 27, 2024
What Are the Tax Implications of Transferring Property Into a Trust?

While a trust technically becomes the owner of your home when you sign a deed transferring ownership to a grantor trust, rest assured that you will still receive the same real estate tax exemptions and/or benefits that you received when your home was owned in your individual name.

November 19, 2024
What is Better, a Will or a Trust?

Whether a trust or last will and testament (“will”) is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals. Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.

November 14, 2024
Does a Joint Account Avoid Probate?

Naming a child on your bank accounts can lead to numerous consequences, including potential costly estate litigation.

September 27, 2024

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Thought Leadership

Partner Britt Burner, Esq. explains how often to review your estate planning documents and the life changes that may prompt a review.

May 1, 2024 Read Article