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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.
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.
A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that is used to shelter the excess income of a Medicaid recipient.
Burner Prudenti Law was recognized as a 2025 Tier 1 law firm in elder law and trusts and estates by Best Lawyers!
Learn more about the history and vision of Burner Prudenti Law in this recent Forbes & Fortune article.
A small number of participants whose plan has been terminated for 2025 will not be automatically assigned to a new plan.
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.
Though marital trusts and bypass trusts differ in detail, together they serve as a power tool for married couples' looking to shield their assets from estate taxes.
Medicare covers up to 100 days at a skilled nursing facility. Learn more about what qualifies for coverage and what doesn't.
Naming a child on your bank accounts can lead to numerous consequences, including potential costly estate litigation.
Engaging in estate planning now can ensure that upon incapacitation or death, your assets will be transitioned smoothly to your beneficiaries.
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De-Clutter Your Life!
This past Tuesday, October 27th 2015, over 35 of our clients joined us for the “Retired Senior Volunteer Program” (RSVP) presentation on De-Cluttering your life. RSVP’s mission is to provide diverse volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older.
October 30, 2015 -
Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C. Attorneys Named to the 2015 New York Super Lawyers list
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Burner, Esq. has been selected to the 2015 New York Super Lawyers list for an eighth year. Additionally, Britt Burner, Esq. and Robin Daleo Burner, Esq. have been honored as Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
October 21, 2015 -
Nancy Burner has been named by “New York Super Lawyers” magazine as one of the top attorneys in the State of New York for 2013
Nancy Burner has been named by New York Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in the state of New York for 2013. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers.
February 21, 2014
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.