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What Happens to the Federal Estate Tax Exemption in 2026?
Even for estates that may not be taxable today, planning ahead can provide significant tax savings and peace of mind.
Scams come in all shapes and sizes, from text messages from someone purporting to be one of your loved ones, to a phone call alleging they work for your bank, to dating apps or online scams.
Medical aid in dying is not permitted by New York State law just yet, but it is making its way through the state legislature.
The right of survivorship is very powerful and extremely difficult to challenge.
A bypass trust—also known as a credit shelter trust—is a type of trust commonly used in estate tax planning for married couples.
Crypto is a system of digital tokens that can be used as a currency between individuals in an online marketplace.
Most municipalities reassess property taxes annually regardless of who or what currently owns a property—a person, a business, a revocable trust, or an irrevocable trust.
The biggest concern that most have when they are in need of long-term nursing home care is that their primary residence will not be protected. This may or may not be true.
While it is not necessary to have an attorney when dealing with health care documents, most attorneys will assist clients with executing a living will, health care proxy, and HIPAA release form as part of their estate plan.
No one other than the person who is establishing a will, otherwise known as the testator, an attorney draftsperson, and the two subscribing witnesses need to see the document before your death.
Over the past year, what seemed like solely a corporate law clashed with estate planning and trusts and estates law.
In The Media
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Six Burner Prudenti Law Lawyers Recognized as Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars
We are proud to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized by Thomson Reuters as 2025 Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars for the New York Metro area.
October 24, 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 -
Burner Prudenti Law Lawyers Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Burner Prudenti Law is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers were named either a 2025 Best Lawyer or a Best Lawyer: One to Watch for their respective practice areas.
August 15, 2024 -
Burner Prudenti Law Partner Britt Burner, Esq. Begins 2024-2025 Term As Chair Of The New York State Bar Association Elder Law And Special Needs Section
July 17, 2024 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Selected as a Top Lawyer in Long Island
We're excited to announce that Hon. Gail Prudenti has be recognized by the Long Island Herald as a 2024 Top Lawyer of Long Island award recipient for her excellence in the Trusts and Estates practice area.
April 22, 2024 -
Burner Prudenti Law Sponsors TBR News Media Salute to Women Issue
We are honored to celebrate Women's History Month by sponsoring the TBR News Media Salute to Women issue. This special issue celebrates the contributions and achievements of women in business.
March 15, 2024
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