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Does a Joint Account Avoid Probate?

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

Why Do I Need to Engage in Estate Planning?

Engaging in estate planning now can ensure that upon incapacitation or death, your assets will be transitioned smoothly to your beneficiaries.

September 26, 2024
Estate Planning for Beneficiaries: How to Protect Children With a Descendants Trust

Learn what a descendants trust is and how it can help protect beneficiaries in the future from bad financial decisions, divorce, and more.

September 23, 2024
Who Does the Corporate Transparency Act Apply To?

The Corporate Transparency Act requires most entities to report “beneficial owners” and those who have substantial control or decision-making authority.

September 21, 2024
Can We Slow Down the Effects of Aging?

In this guest post by Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP, learn what contributes to aging and what can be done to encourage healthy aging.

September 17, 2024
Digital Assets Estate Planning

What documents should be updated in your estate plan to reflect your wishes regarding email, social media accounts, and more?

September 15, 2024
ISM Changes for SSI Recipients Effective September 30, 2024

Starting September 30, 2024, food will no longer be considered “In-Kind Support and Maintenance” (ISM) for SSI purposes.

September 10, 2024
What Are the Different Types of Trusts?

The right trust for you will depend on the problems you are trying to solve. This blog post breaks down some of the most common types of trusts and when they might be beneficial.

September 5, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law Moves Manhattan Office Location, Following a Decade of Service in New York City

Burner Prudenti Law has a new home in Manhattan! The move comes as our firm celebrates more than a decade of service in New York City.

August 28, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law Named South Fork’s Best Law Firm for the Fifth Year in a Row

Our reputation among our peers, our clients, and within the larger community means everything to us, making local recognitions like this one so special. 

August 27, 2024
Is it better to gift property before or after death?

While it may be tempting to gift your house now, there are tax consequences in doing so.

August 19, 2024

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Estate planning is all about preparation and ensuring that your assets are distributed in line with your wishes. It’s a comfort knowing your loved ones will be cared for just as you intend. However, life’s unpredictability sometimes throws a curveball. What if a beneficiary becomes disabled after you’ve finalized your estate plan?

September 8, 2023 Read Article

Burner Law Group, P.C. has been serving Suffolk County and the greater New York area for more than 28 years. As a client-first, community-driven boutique trust and estates law firm, we know the value of growth and partnership.

July 21, 2023 Read Article

Estate planning involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. One element that can add an extra layer of flexibility and protection to your trust is the inclusion of a Trust Protector.

July 14, 2023 Read Article

Everyone knows the statistics – almost 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Second and third marriages fail at an even higher rate.

May 15, 2023 Read Article

Mental illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect an individual’s mood, thinking, and behavior. These conditions can affect a person’s ability to function in daily life and can vary in severity from mild to severe.

April 3, 2023 Read Article

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated families across the United States, leaving countless people grappling with loss, grief, and unanswered questions. If you’re one of the many people who have lost a loved one to COVID-19, you may be wondering if there is any recourse you can take against the nursing home where your loved one lived.

March 24, 2023 Read Article