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Who Gets a Copy of the Will Before Death?
No one other than the person who is establishing a will, otherwise known as the testator, an attorney draftsperson, and the two subscribing witnesses need to see the document before your death.
Naming a child on your bank accounts can lead to numerous consequences, including potential costly estate litigation.
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.
In The Media
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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 -
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 -
Burner Prudenti Law Named South Fork’s Best Law Firm for the Fifth Year in a Row
Our reputation among our peers, our clients, and within the larger community means everything to us, making local recognitions like this one so special.
August 27, 2024 -
Burner Prudenti Law Lawyers Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Burner Prudenti Law is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers were named either a 2025 Best Lawyer or a Best Lawyer: One to Watch for their respective practice areas.
August 15, 2024 -
Burner Prudenti Law Partner Britt Burner, Esq. Begins 2024-2025 Term As Chair Of The New York State Bar Association Elder Law And Special Needs Section
July 17, 2024
Our Blog
In this guest post by Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP, learn what contributes to aging and what can be done to encourage healthy aging.
The Connelly vs. IRS ruling has significant implications for buy-sell agreements and corporate redemptions.
Partner Britt Burner, Esq. explains how often to review your estate planning documents and the life changes that may prompt a review.
According to multiple published reports, comedian Jay Leno is asking a California court to grant him authority over the financial affairs of his wife Mavis, who is apparently suffering from severe dementia.
In his first Law Day address, New York’s Chief Judge complained of the steady erosion of civics knowledge, and the resultant decline in civility, warning that, “The Framers knew that the consequence of constitutional ignorance, and being guided by passion rather than reason, was armed mobs.”
In this season of gratitude, it’s appropriate to recall the “four freedoms” — freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear, and freedom from want — articulated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the threshold of World War II and illustrated so memorably in Norman Rockwell’s iconic renditions.
