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Virginia, Gloria and Dolly – A Room of One’s Own
I read Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own at an impressionable age. It was the 1980s, and women were grappling with issues of economic independence and freedom. I came away from that book believing, perhaps too simply, that economic independence was the key to every other kind of independence.
Business owners spend years building their companies, but too often they fail to plan for what happens when they are no longer able to run the business.
Retirement accounts come in different shapes and sizes. Estate planning for retirement accounts varies depending on the type of account. The most common kinds of retirement accounts include 401(k)s, pensions, and Individual Retirement Accounts, or “IRAs.”
The "Pied-à-Terre Tax" is also known as the "Non-Primary Residence Property Surcharge." It is an annual tax imposed by the New York City Department of Finance on secondary residential properties, or a property within the five boroughs which is not a primary residence.
My husband Michael is not here, but forty-six years ago today we were married and began a life together. That life happened. That love happened. It was not always easy.
Ideally, estate planning is completed before a health crisis or dementia diagnosis. But a diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean it's too late. If a loved one has recently been diagnosed, it's important to find out what can still be done before those options become more limited.
In New York, a proposed fiduciary may apply for Preliminary Letters, which allow them preliminary authority to make decisions on behalf of an estate.
When a recipient of homecare or nursing home Medicaid passes away, a state agency will send a letter to the recipient’s estate with the value of the services it rendered for the last ten years preceding the recipient’s death. However, recovery only applies to recipients who were aged fifty-five or older.
Many families assume that if an older adult's monthly income exceeds Medicaid's income limit, they are automatically disqualified from receiving Medicaid home care. In reality, that is one of the most common misconceptions in elder law.
In a landscape that is increasingly shifting “online,” non-tangible and virtual assets have become a meaningful and integral part of everyday life. If you are the executor of an estate, you should not be quick to overlook these.
As home prices continue to rise, many parents are helping their adult children purchase their first homes. Many parents do not realize that this type of financial assistance can have estate planning implications.
In The Media
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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 Attorneys Included in the 2021 Edition New York Area’s Best Lawyers List
We’re happy to announce our attorneys Nancy Burner and Kera Reed have been included in the 2021 Edition of New York Area’s Best Lawyers.
March 15, 2021 -
Burner Law Group voted as Best Law Firm in Dan’s Papers Best of the Best 2020 List
We’re excited to announce that we have been voted as Best Law Firm in Dan’s Papers Best of the Best 2020 list. Dan’s Best of the Best is the number one guide to the best of everything on the East End. The list is dedicated to helping you have the best experience year-round on the East End.
February 26, 2021 -
Nancy Burner, Esq. among Power Women in Long Island Honorees
We’re excited to announce that Nancy Burner has been honored as one of Dan’s Papers’ Power Women of Long Island.
December 18, 2020 -
Super Lawyer and Rising Star Honors for Burner Law Group, P.C. Attorneys
Join us in congratulating Nancy Burner on her 13th Super Lawyer achievement! She has also been included on the Top 50 Women in New York for the second consecutive year.
October 28, 2020 -
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
Our Blog
We’re pleased to share that Britt Burner is now the Trust & Estates Expert Contributor for Greater Westhampton Neighbors magazine!
Modern legal practice is poised at the intersection of tradition and transformation with lawyers and firms struggling to fit the square pegs of ancient doctrines and procedures into the round holes of globalization, technology and economic shifts.
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.
