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What Trustees Need to Know About Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
Understanding the rules of the irrevocable trust and who can access the trust can be complicated. Here are some rules to keep in mind.
Many traditional rights having to do with health care, taxes, and inheritance do not apply to unmarried couples, making estate planning even more important.
The Connelly vs. IRS ruling has significant implications for buy-sell agreements and corporate redemptions.
Learn what a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is and whether or not assets in a Medicaid trust still enjoy a step-up in tax basis at death.
Attorney Paul M. O'Brien was honored at the EAC Network Golf for Good event for his work as a legal advisor for EAC’s Community Guardianship Program.
There are several factors in determining if a cash gift is a taxable event for the gift-giver.
If you are considering challenging the probate of a last will and testament, there are several factors to consider.
Partner Britt Burner, Esq. explains how often to review your estate planning documents and the life changes that may prompt a review.
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.
Congratulations to our partner Gail Prudenti who was honored at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University 5th anniversary of the Pro Se Legal Assistance Program for her work in establishing the program while she was Dean of the law school.
In The Media
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Hon. Gail Prudenti Joins AHRC Nassau Foundation Board of Directors
As a member of the Board, Judge Prudenti will help advance the Foundation’s mission and ensure the long-term sustainability of programs that support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Long Island.
November 15, 2023 -
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. Recognized as Tier 1 Law Firm by Best Lawyers
We are honored to announce Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. has received a Tier 1 ranking in Elder Law in Long Island by U.S. News – Best Lawyers for the 2024 edition of “Best Law Firms.”
November 2, 2023 -
Burner Prudenti Law Attorneys Named 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Four Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. attorneys have been included in this year’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for the New York Metro area. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
September 22, 2023 -
Matthew Kiernan, Former Suffolk County Public Administrator, Joins Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. is pleased to announce that Matthew Kiernan, Esq., former Public Administrator of Suffolk County as appointed by the Surrogates Court, has joined the firm as Counsel.
September 22, 2023 -
Nancy Burner and Britt Burner Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Five Attorneys Named Ones to Watch
Nancy Burner and Britt Burner have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. This is Nancy’s tenth consecutive year being honored for Setauket, NY, and Britt’s second year being honored, this year for New York, NY.
August 21, 2023 -
Burner Law Group Now Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
Judge Gail Prudenti, Former Chief Administrative Judge for the State of New York, Joins the Firm, Expanding Its Trust & Estates Practice
August 17, 2023
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The word is defined as “the ability to be easily moved,” but in the context of Trusts & Estates, it means much more. In this regard, portability is one of the strongest tools in the planner’s toolbox to reduce or eliminate federal estate taxes after the deaths of a married couple.
Question: My spouse and I completed our estate planning with an attorney. In our planning, we left our legacy to our adult children. Should they have their own estate planning?
Surrogate’s Court hears cases involving the affairs of decedents, the probate of wills, and the administration of estates. The Surrogate’s Court also handles certain types of guardianship petitions and adoptions.
