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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
How Can We Avoid Capital Gains?

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.

December 24, 2014
Outright Transfer of Home

My friend suggested that I transfer my house to my children in case I need nursing home care in the future. Is this advisable?

December 3, 2014
A DIY Disaster in Estate Planning

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.

November 17, 2014
Estate Planning for Second Marriages

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?

September 17, 2014
Veteran Benefits Programs

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.

September 9, 2014
New Parents Estate Planning

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?

September 8, 2014
Spousal Improverishment

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?

August 29, 2014
Why College Age Young Adults Need a Health Care Proxy and Durable Power of Attorney

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?

August 27, 2014
VA Healthcare

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?

June 19, 2014
New NY Estate Tax Law

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.

April 21, 2014

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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