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Burner Prudenti Law Sponsors TBR News Media Salute to Women Issue

We are honored to celebrate Women's History Month by sponsoring the TBR News Media Salute to Women issue. This special issue celebrates the contributions and achievements of women in business.

March 15, 2024
Guardianship Law, Proceedings, and Requirements

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.

March 12, 2024
Civics and Civility

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.”

March 8, 2024
Estate Tax Misconception

Many believe estate taxes are unavoidable upon death, but this isn't usually the case. In 2024, New York State has an exemption of up to $6,940,000, while the federal government's exemption is $13,610,000. Estates valued below these thresholds are not subject to estate tax.

March 7, 2024
Congratulations to Hon. Gail Prudenti for Being a Long Island Business Influencer

Congratulations to our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, for being named in Long Island Business News' Book of Business Influencers 2024, for the second year in a row!

March 6, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. is Proud to Be Voted as Dan’s Best Law Firm of the South Fork

We’re beyond honored to be to selected as the Best Law Firm in Dan’s Papers Best of the Best 2023 list for the fourth year in a row!

March 5, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. Went Red for American Heart Month

We teamed up with M & T Bank and Wilmington Trust in Westhampton Beach with the doctors of Northwell Health’s Katz Institute for an informative discussion about women's heart health in honor of American Heart Month.

March 4, 2024
Burner Prudenti Law Sponsors TBR News Media Prime Times Senior Living Issue

We were proud to join forces with our community partner TBR News Media to sponsor the special Prime Times Senior Living issue.

March 1, 2024
Mediators: Navigating Family Dynamics and Promoting Harmonious Estate Planning Outcomes

Navigating family dynamics can often prove a difficult course to chart. We all experience the problems in solving even everyday issues in a harmonious way, like which new restaurant to try or which television program to watch. When the stakes are higher, involving potentially life changing inheritance decisions, a family may be well served by consulting with a trained mediator to help assure smooth sailing throughout the estate planning process.

February 27, 2024
Estate Planning for the Modern Family: The Intricacies of Evolving Family Structures

In today's diverse society, the definition of a “typical” family has evolved far beyond the traditional model of two spouses and their joint children. Blended families, long-term partnerships with children from previous relationships, and single-by-choice parents are now common.

February 26, 2024
2024 Community Medicaid Update

The amount of income and resources an individual is allowed to have when applying for Community Medicaid has changed.

February 21, 2024

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Estate planning is all about preparation and ensuring that your assets are distributed in line with your wishes. It’s a comfort knowing your loved ones will be cared for just as you intend. However, life’s unpredictability sometimes throws a curveball. What if a beneficiary becomes disabled after you’ve finalized your estate plan?

September 8, 2023 Read Article

Burner Law Group, P.C. has been serving Suffolk County and the greater New York area for more than 28 years. As a client-first, community-driven boutique trust and estates law firm, we know the value of growth and partnership.

July 21, 2023 Read Article

Estate planning involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. One element that can add an extra layer of flexibility and protection to your trust is the inclusion of a Trust Protector.

July 14, 2023 Read Article

Everyone knows the statistics – almost 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Second and third marriages fail at an even higher rate.

May 15, 2023 Read Article

Mental illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect an individual’s mood, thinking, and behavior. These conditions can affect a person’s ability to function in daily life and can vary in severity from mild to severe.

April 3, 2023 Read Article

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