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Do I Need Probate for a Small Estate?
The probate process can be lengthy, especially when a complex family tree is involved. Thankfully, the Surrogate’s Court provides a simplified alternative for “small estates,” through a process called Voluntary Administration.
Minors cannot be left assets outright in New York. Minor beneficiaries must inherit in trust. If a minor inherits outright, a guardian must be appointed by the Surrogate's Court.
Many people think that once they sign a will or a trust, all of their assets will follow those instructions. The truth is that certain accounts do not go by what your will says.
Without a succession plan, a business owner’s family and/or co-owners are forced to make quick and stressful decisions. Having a procedure in place is invaluable.
MOLST forms and DNRs should be a topic of discussion when considering your advance directives, but it’s crucial to note that they are not legal documents.
While some Medicaid programs do allow recipients to own a primary residence, it is crucial to plan to protect your home.
As a legal adult, no other person, including your parents, can make health care decisions or manage money for you without the right legal documents in place.
An ABLE account is one solution of many for individuals eligible for government benefits looking to protect their benefits and preserve assets.
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program allows those who need a caregiver to recruit and hire someone of their choice to assist them with daily needs.
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., a women-owned Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts & Estates and Real Estate firm serving New York for over 30 years, is proud to announce the promotion of Brittni Sullivan, Esq. and Melissa Doris, Esq. to Partners.
With the busy lives of a young family, planning for a scenario that might never happen may be at the bottom of the to-do list, but no one knows what odds they are up against.
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2021 Super Lawyer and Rising Star Honors for Burner Law Group, P.C. Attorneys 👏
Super Lawyers, a part of Thomson Reuters publication, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. We are proud to announce that once again our attorneys have received these prestigious accolades.
October 15, 2021 -
Nancy Burner, Esq. receives 2021 Top Lawyer Award
Congrats Nancy! Congratulations are in order for our founder Nancy Burner, Esq. for her designation as a 2021 Top Lawyer by RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers.
October 5, 2021 -
Nancy Burner, Britt Burner and Kera Reed included in the 2022 Edition New York Area’s Best Lawyers List
Nancy Burner, Esq., for the eighth consecutive year, has again recognized by Best Lawyers and her peers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Nancy has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2014 for Elder Law.
September 8, 2021 -
Burner Law Group, P.C. featured in East Hampton Star
In celebrating our new East Hampton office opening, our friends at the East Hampton Star wrote an article about the firm and the importance of estate planning especially during the pandemic.
August 31, 2021 -
Nancy Burner, Esq. selected as Dan’s Papers 2021 Power List Honoree
We’re excited to announce that Nancy Burner, Esq. was honored at the inaugural Dan’s Papers PowerList of the East End at the Muses in Southampton.
July 26, 2021 -
Burner Law Group, P.C. Featured in East End Beacon
Last month, Burner Law Group, P.C. had the pleasure of participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter’s two-day online conference for caregivers called “Thriving at Home on the East End” to provide information about the growing number of resources for people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the East End.
May 26, 2021
Our Blog
We’re proud to share that our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has written a featured column for Long Island Business News titled “Understanding New York’s Court of Claims.”
In the landmark case of Connelly v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed critical issues concerning the estate tax implications of life insurance proceeds used in the redemption of stock in closely held corporations.
Our criminal courts protect victims. Our civil courts provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Our family and surrogate’s courts guide families through what may be the most traumatic experience of their lives.
As we reflect on the complexities of family law, let us work together to support our justices, understanding the weight of their responsibilities and the importance of their decisions.
The Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is alive and well in the Elder law practitioner’s toolbox and is the best option for protecting real property.
The federal government and the marketplace are undergoing revolutionary changes that will inevitably transform the business of law and operation of courts. The question arising from the uncertainty is, how so?
