We’re excited to announce that Nancy Burner, Esq. was honored at the inaugural Dan’s Papers PowerList of the East End at the Muses in Southampton. Dan’s Papers PowerList of the East End recognizes the most influential movers and shakers of the North and South Forks and their continued commitment, impact and influence on the East…
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) allows Medicaid long term care recipients to choose their own home care attendant, including family members, rather than hiring an aide from a home care agency. Medicaid Approval and Managed Long-Term Care Assessment Under the standard Medicaid process, after Medicaid approval, the recipient undergoes an assessment with a…
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of business entity that limits the personal liability of the owners. When clients own rental property in their individual name, or are considering purchasing rental property, we advise them to create an LLC to own the property instead. An LLC does exactly what its name suggests, it…
A common issue that arises during the administration of an estate concerns assets that were transferred close to death. These transfers can be in the form of gifts or the creation of a joint tenancy or a beneficiary designation. For example, a parent may have transferred cash in a bank account to one child or…
Join us in congratulating our attorney Kimberly Trueman, Esq. who received the 2021 Outstanding Women in Law award from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University which recognizes women who have made meaningful and inspiring contributions to the legal community. The Outstanding Women in Law distinction celebrates those who serve as role models…
In order to better serve you, the staff of Burner Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce the opening of our fourth location at 300 Pantigo Rd, Suite 115 in East Hampton. We look forward to serving you with the same dedication and customer service that has become the hallmark of our practice!
Currently, the federal estate tax exemption is $11.7 million and the New York State estate tax exemption is $5.93 million. If no further action is taken by Congress, in 2025 the federal estate tax exemption will revert to the former $5 million, indexed for inflation. Accordingly, there is a unique planning opportunity now to transfer…
A marital trust is a type of irrevocable trust that allows one spouse to transfer assets to a surviving spouse tax free, using the unlimited marital deduction, while providing benefits not available if transferred outright. When drafting Wills for married couples, we usually include a Marital Trust to provide estate tax planning, spousal care, and…
In addition to traditional healthcare advance directives, such as a Healthcare Proxy and Living Will, the MOLST form is another directive one can execute to ensure their end-of-life wishes are followed. MOLST stands for “Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.” It was originally tested in Onondaga and Monroe Counties in May 2006. In July 2008, after…
At long last, it’s here: New York State has amended the laws governing Powers of Attorney (POAs) in our state and the new statute will be in effect after June 13, 2021. This is big news for attorneys, especially those practicing in the areas of estate planning and real estate, and the clients they serve….
