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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
Long Term Care Insurance

Question: My mother needs homecare assistance. She currently has long term health insurance, will she also need to apply for Medicaid?

December 20, 2019
Mortgages and Irrevocable Trusts

Question: Am I able to obtain a mortgage on my real property if it is owned by an irrevocable Medicaid trust? Can a bank demand that an existing mortgage be due in full if I transfer my property to an irrevocable Medicaid trust?

December 5, 2019
Gifting to Minors

The tail end of the baby boomer generation is turning fifty-five this year and those born in the forties are moving into their seventies. They are setting milestones as they enter this third excelling at all levels.

December 4, 2019
Prepaid Funeral

Question: My father is in his eighties and although he is in good health, he would like to plan and pay for his funeral now. Does it make sense for him to do this?

November 23, 2019
Naming a Minor Grandchild as a Beneficiary on an IRA

Question: Can I name my 10 year old grandchild as beneficiary on my IRA?

September 21, 2019
Contested Guardianship

Question (About a Contested Guardianship): I received Court papers that say that my brother is trying to take control of my mother’s finances and make medical decisions for her. I have been taking care of my mother for years and my brother is estranged from me and my mother. What should I do?

July 10, 2019
Estate Planning for Teachers

Question: I am a teacher and currently off for summer break. Now that I have time to myself, what should I be thinking about over the summer regarding my estate plan? What about retirement? What actions should I be taking?

July 3, 2019
College Age Children and Estate Planning Documents

Question: My son is 18 and is leaving for his first year of college in September. Someone told me that there were some legal documents I should have in place before he leaves. This is the first that I have heard of this, as his school did not say anything. Is my friend correct?

June 26, 2019
The SECURE Act

Question: What is the SECURE ACT and how might it affect my retirement benefits?

June 12, 2019
Estate Planning for the Blended Family

We live in a modern world where blended families are becoming more and more common. A blended family is one made up of two spouses where at least one spouse has children from a previous marriage or relationship.

May 22, 2019

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Thought Leadership

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

New York State has recently passed new legislation – NY Executive Law Section 135-c, bringing significant changes to the rules governing notarization.

March 3, 2023 Read Article