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Leaving Assets to Minors: What You Need to Know

Minors cannot be left assets outright in New York. Minor beneficiaries must inherit in trust. If a minor inherits outright, a guardian must be appointed by the Surrogate's Court.

November 6, 2025
The Importance of Updating Your Beneficiary Designations

Many people think that once they sign a will or a trust, all of their assets will follow those instructions. The truth is that certain accounts do not go by what your will says.

October 30, 2025
Why Every Business Needs a Succession Plan

Without a succession plan, a business owner’s family and/or co-owners are forced to make quick and stressful decisions. Having a procedure in place is invaluable.

October 23, 2025
What is the Difference Between MOLST and DNR?

MOLST forms and DNRs should be a topic of discussion when considering your advance directives, but it’s crucial to note that they are not legal documents.

October 22, 2025
Can You Get Medicaid If You Own a Home?

While some Medicaid programs do allow recipients to own a primary residence, it is crucial to plan to protect your home.

October 2, 2025
Two Essential Legal Documents for College Students and Other Young Adults

As a legal adult, no other person, including your parents, can make health care decisions or manage money for you without the right legal documents in place.

September 17, 2025
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.

September 10, 2025
What You Need To Know About Medicaid Family Caregivers

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.

September 5, 2025
Burner Prudenti Law Announces Promotion of Brittni Sullivan, Esq.and Melissa Doris, Esq. to Partners

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.

September 2, 2025
Key Considerations in Estate Planning for Young Families

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.

August 28, 2025
What To Know About Timeshares and Your Estate Plan

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.

August 21, 2025

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“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

June 10, 2020 Read Article

Have you ever woken up in the morning, sun shining through the windows, clear beautiful blue sky, maybe some birds are singing, the aroma of coffee wafting from the kitchen, all is well and then–all of a sudden–it hits you like a ton of bricks… all is NOT well. In that first few minutes of awakening you forgot your troubles, be it a sickness, a death, a job less, a lost love, a pandemic…

May 13, 2020 Read Article

As I walked along the beach road where I live, I saw a bright spot in the grass which turned out to be a rock, painted pink and inscribed with “LOVE”. I put this new treasure in my pocket and continued to the beach, contemplating the state of current affairs.

May 1, 2020 Read Article

This year my marks my firm’s 25th year and tomorrow is Administrative Assistants day. These are the stories about the people who make up the firm.

April 21, 2020 Read Article

I have a confession to make. I did a Tedx talk in 2016, entitled: “Making Heads or Tails of the Third Age” and I never looked at it again.

April 16, 2020 Read Article

Last week, I was reminded of a turning point in my early years when trying to integrate my family life with my professional life. The recent upheaval caused by the pandemic has highlighted the difficulty in creating a “work-life balance.”

April 16, 2020 Read Article