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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.

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
Pooled Trusts Can Help New Yorkers Qualify for Community Medicaid

A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that is used to shelter the excess income of a Medicaid recipient.

November 12, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law Ranked as a 2025 Tier 1 Elder Law Firm by Best Lawyers

Burner Prudenti Law was recognized as a 2025 Tier 1 law firm in elder law and trusts and estates by Best Lawyers! 

November 6, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law Featured in Forbes & Fortune

Learn more about the history and vision of Burner Prudenti Law in this recent Forbes & Fortune article.

November 4, 2024
Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans 2025

A small number of participants whose plan has been terminated for 2025 will not be automatically assigned to a new plan.

October 25, 2024
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
What is the Difference Between a Marital Trust and a Bypass Trust?

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.

October 23, 2024
How Many Days Does Medicare Cover in a Rehab Facility?

Medicare covers up to 100 days at a skilled nursing facility. Learn more about what qualifies for coverage and what doesn't.

October 18, 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
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

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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