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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Power of Attorney?
While power of attorney (POA) forms are widely available online at little to no cost, do-it-yourself options can end up costing you thousands if they are not done right.
Planning with life insurance requires the advice of competent insurance professionals and estate planning attorneys to ensure the most advantageous outcome for you and your beneficiaries.
Protecting one’s home in a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a common planning tool.
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. is pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of our firm. With roots in Elder Law, we soon expanded our practice to include Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate.
Minimizing or eliminating taxes on an estate during life and at death is complicated. There are several taxes to consider.
Last month, we discussed the expiration of the current federal estate tax exemption which was part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). We believe this sunset provision will be rendered moot by the passing of a new comprehensive tax bill.
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.
In The Media
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Burner Law Group, P.C. Celebrates 25 Years
It is with great pride that we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Burner Law Group. It is a milestone attributable to the core principles on which our firm is built.
September 18, 2020 -
Nancy Burner, Esq. included in Best Lawyers 2020 Lawyers of the Year Honors
Nancy Burner, Esq. has been recognized by Best Lawyers TM as the 2020 Long Island Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year.”
February 12, 2020 -
Kera Reed, Esq. Featured in June 2019 Suffolk Lawyer
Congratulations to our attorney Kera Reed, Esq. who was featured in the June issue of Suffolk Lawyer!
July 10, 2019 -
Super Lawyers Top Women Attorneys in New York
Congratulations to our attorneys Nancy Burner, Robin Burner Daleo, Kera Reed, Britt Burner and Brittni Sullivan for their inclusion in Super Lawyers Top Women Attorneys in New York list.
March 22, 2019 -
Day Haven Neighborhood of Caring Breakfast
This past Thursday, November 5th, Michele Biggart, our Office Manager, was amongst the honorees at the Day Haven Neighborhood of Caring Breakfast held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.
November 6, 2018 -
2018 Super Lawyer Honors Attorneys From Burner Law Group, P.C.
Join us in congratulating Nancy Burner, Esq. on her 11th Super Lawyer achievement. Congratulations are also in order for Robin Burner Daleo, Esq., Britt Burner, Esq., Maria Johnson, Esq., Kera Reed, Esq. and Brittni Sullivan, Esq. for their Rising Star honors.
October 19, 2018
Our Blog
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?
In this guest post by Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP, learn what contributes to aging and what can be done to encourage healthy aging.