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What Disability Qualifies for an ABLE Account?
An ABLE account is one solution of many for individuals eligible for government benefits looking to protect their benefits and preserve assets.
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program allows those who need a caregiver to recruit and hire someone of their choice to assist them with daily needs.
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., a women-owned Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts & Estates and Real Estate firm serving New York for over 30 years, is proud to announce the promotion of Brittni Sullivan, Esq. and Melissa Doris, Esq. to Partners.
With the busy lives of a young family, planning for a scenario that might never happen may be at the bottom of the to-do list, but no one knows what odds they are up against.
A timeshare is an asset, like any other – and if you own one, you should consider implementing an estate plan that considers and protects it.
At Burner Prudenti Law, we’re always looking for ways to better serve our clients and support their families through life’s most important decisions. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome two exceptional attorneys to our team: Erin Cullen, Esq. and Alma Muharemovic, Esq.
Starting September 1, 2025, the medical and clinical requirements to be eligible for in-home care paid by Medicaid are changing.
Estate planning is especially challenging for blended families. They must consider how an estate plan will impact the surviving spouse, biological children, and stepchildren.
While a life estate deed is one of the tools in the estate planner’s belt, it is not the answer for everyone. As with any planning, the best option will depend on the goals, concerns and people involved.
Leaving instructions in your estate planning documents on how a seasonal property will continue to be used and/or owned after your death, can prevent friction amongst family members and ensure your investment can be enjoyed for decades to come.
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.
In The Media
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Burner Prudenti Law Featured in Dan’s Papers
Burner Prudenti Law was recently featured in Dan’s Papers, offering readers an in-depth look at our growth over the past 30 years.
August 27, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Recognized with 2025 Icon Honors by Long Island Business News
We’re proud to share that our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has been named a 2025 Icon Honors recipient by Long Island Business News.
August 22, 2025 -
Burner Prudenti Law Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
We’re proud to share that several attorneys at Burner Prudenti Law have been honored in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed honors.
August 21, 2025 -
Burner Prudenti Law Featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur
This year marks a major milestone for Burner Prudenti Law: our 30th anniversary serving individuals and families across Long Island and New York City.
August 19, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named a 2025 Dynamic Women Leader by Long Island Business News
At Burner Prudenti Law, we are thrilled to celebrate our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, for being named one of Long Island Business News’ Most Dynamic Women Leaders of 2025.
July 15, 2025 -
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Insights from Britt Burner
Britt Burner, Partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., recently spoke at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event hosted by the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
May 5, 2025
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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.
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” – Rabbi Hillel