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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.
Engaging in estate planning now can ensure that upon incapacitation or death, your assets will be transitioned smoothly to your beneficiaries.
Learn what a descendants trust is and how it can help protect beneficiaries in the future from bad financial decisions, divorce, and more.
The Corporate Transparency Act requires most entities to report “beneficial owners” and those who have substantial control or decision-making authority.
What documents should be updated in your estate plan to reflect your wishes regarding email, social media accounts, and more?
Starting September 30, 2024, food will no longer be considered “In-Kind Support and Maintenance” (ISM) for SSI purposes.
The right trust for you will depend on the problems you are trying to solve. This blog post breaks down some of the most common types of trusts and when they might be beneficial.
Burner Prudenti Law has a new home in Manhattan! The move comes as our firm celebrates more than a decade of service in New York City.
While it may be tempting to gift your house now, there are tax consequences in doing so.
Matthew Kiernan, Esq. has been appointed as co-chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association's Surrogate’s Court Committee for the 2024 – 2025 term.
A SLAT is an irrevocable trust created by one spouse for the benefit of the other that can help reduce estate tax liability at the time of death.
In The Media
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Burner Prudenti Law Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers
Burner Prudenti Law is proud to celebrate nine attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers, including two "Lawyer of the Year" honorees, two Best Lawyers in America listees, and five Ones to Watch.
August 20, 2026 -
Burner Prudenti Law Honored as One of Best Lawyers 2026’s Best Law Firms
Burner Prudenti Law is proud to share that our firm has once again been recognized by Best Law Firms® for excellence in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, earning both national and metropolitan Tier 1 rankings.
November 6, 2025 -
Burner Prudenti Law Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Burner Prudenti Law is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters for the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
October 30, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named 2025 Leaders in Law Honoree
We are thrilled to share that our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has been named a 2025 Leaders in Law honoree by Long Island Business News!
October 9, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named to Long Island Business News’ 2025 Influencers in Law
We are proud to congratulate our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, on being named to the Long Island Business News 2025 Influencers in Law.
October 2, 2025 -
Burner Prudenti Law Named to Long Island Business News’ In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. is honored to be recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2025 In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses.
September 22, 2025
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.
