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Hon. Gail Prudenti Selected as a Top Lawyer in Long Island

We're excited to announce that Hon. Gail Prudenti has be recognized by the Long Island Herald as a 2024 Top Lawyer of Long Island award recipient for her excellence in the Trusts and Estates practice area.

April 22, 2024
Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship

A few years ago my mom was diagnosed with dementia and recently she is having trouble paying bills on time. What is the best way for me to make sure the bills are paid?

June 30, 2017
Aging in Place with Community Medicaid

For most of us, if the time ever came that we needed assistance, our preferred option would be to remain at home in our familiar setting surrounded by family. For many, the Community Based Long Term Care Program, commonly referred to as Community Medicaid makes that an affordable and therefore viable option.

June 26, 2017
Will Disinheritance

My spouse recently passed away and I just learned that he disinherited me in his Will. What rights do I have?

June 12, 2017
Managed Long Term Care

My mother has Community Medicaid and she lives in her own home. Now the Managed Long Term Care provider, GuildNet, is leaving this area. What are my options? Will her hours of care be reduced? Should I be worried?

May 19, 2017
Medicaid Recertification

Once someone has been approved for Community Medicaid (home care benefits) or Chronic Medicaid (nursing home benefits) they will need to recertify with the local Department of Social Services each year. The recertification notice comes with an application that must be completed and sent in prior to the due date.

May 12, 2017
End of Life Decisions

My mother is getting older and I am nervous I will not know how to make the right medical decisions for her if the situation arises. What can we do to prepare in case that happens?

April 7, 2017
Comprehensive Power of Attorney

If my mom signed the Power of Attorney provided by the bank, does she need to sign any other Power of Attorney?

April 7, 2017
Who is Responsible for an Estate’s Debts?

My father recently passed away. He owes more than he has in assets. As his surviving child, am I responsible for his debt?

March 6, 2017
Community Medicaid: Home Health Aide v. Medical Model Daycare

I am considering applying for Community Medicaid for my father, but I am not sure if my mother will accept a home health aide into her home. What, if anything, could Community Medicaid offer other than a home health aide?

February 24, 2017
Medicare Rehabilitation Days

As you may know, Medicare will pay for a patient to receive rehabilitation in a facility if they have a qualifying stay in a hospital: being admitted to the hospital for two nights.

February 8, 2017

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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