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I am considering creating an Irrevocable Trust to protect my house and other assets, but I am concerned about creating a situation where my children will have to pay Capital Gains tax.
My friend suggested that I transfer my house to my children in case I need nursing home care in the future. Is this advisable?
As a recent first time homeowner, the phrase “Do It Yourself” or “DIY” takes me back to the late nights this past February of spackling, sanding and painting all of the walls in my house with my husband. We were fortunate that this was the only work that needed to be done.
My spouse and I each have children from previous marriages. While we want to provide for our surviving spouse when the first of us passes away, we want to ensure that each of our respective estates is ultimately going to our respective children. Is there a way to accomplish this?
Many Long Islanders have a family member who has proudly served in our military. Many of these Veterans are unaware of the benefits that may be available to them.
My husband and I are expecting our first child. We do not have a lot of assets but we do have retirement plans, insurance policies and a house. Everyone keeps telling us that we need a Will. Is that necessary?
My husband is currently receiving services through the Community Medicaid program. He is using a Pooled Income Trust to preserve his excess income. I heard that there are changes that may affect his ability to use the Pooled Income Trust in the future, is this correct?
My son just turned 18 and is heading off to college in about two weeks. The college is located upstate. Are there any legal documents he should execute before he leaves?
All of the attention in the news recently about the Veteran’s Administration Health Care System has made me wonder whether I am entitled to any assistance with paying for my prescriptions drugs?
New York’s Estate Tax law has just seen its most dramatic change in recent memory. Finally, the exemption has increased from $1,000,000.00 where it has remained since 2002, with the exemption set to increase annually until it matches the federal estate tax exemption in 2019.
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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