BPL Newsletter: BPL Attorneys included in 2025 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch List
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Your full service boutique Trusts & Estates, Elder Law and Real Estate law firm
Consider this scenario: a 75-year-old woman, Jane, began to exhibit signs of cognitive decline last year. She is widowed and has one child. Moreover, her financial advisor contacted a relative to advise that Jane was making unusual withdrawals and that there is a concern that she may be the subject of financial exploitation. The relative no longer believes she can take care of her financial affairs and is concerned that she is not looking after her personal needs. As a first step, the family tried to talk to her last year about meeting with an?estate planning attorney, but she refused to do so. There are no known advance directives in place and her condition has deteriorated significantly. In addition, Jane has a 40-year-old son with down syndrome who is entirely reliant upon her. What can be done?
Seeking guardianship for an adult in New York can be quite nuanced. Whether it be through the Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 or SCPA Article 17-A, it is possible to provide for the needs of these vulnerable adults.
We are excited to share that our Of Counsel attorney Matthew Kiernan, Esq. has been appointed as co-chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association's Surrogate’s Court Committee for the 2024 – 2025 term. Matthew will be taking over from our esteemed Of Counsel, Paul O’Brien, Esq.
?The Surrogate’s Court Committee plays a crucial role in examining recent developments in Surrogate’s practice, including updates to case law and statutes.
?Congratulations, Matt!
September 9 / 1 PM
Virtual Event: Guardianships and How to Avoid Them
Presented by Shelter Island Public Library
Do you have questions about court-appointed guardianship?
Join Britt Burner, Esq., Partner of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., as our friends at the Shelter Island Public Library welcome her back for an informative live webinar to discuss the realities of having a court appointed guardian.
Topics to be covered include:
Registration is required. Register with the Shelter Island Public Library at 631-749-0042 or by email at [email protected]
September 11 / 2 PM
Wills and Trusts: What You Need to Know
Port Jefferson Free Library
Meeting Room
100 Thompson Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Have you ever wondered if having a will is enough to avoid probate? Or how you can best protect your assets for your loved ones?
Join our Attorney ?Brittni Sullivan, Esq. at the Port Jefferson Free Library for an insightful discussion on the importance of Estate Planning documents, understanding the probate process, and clearing up common misconceptions in Elder Law.
September 12 / 12 PM
Advance Directives and Power of Attorneys 101
Amagansett Free Library
Community Room
215 Main St.
Amagansett NY 11930
Join Attorney Melissa Doris, Esq. as she discusses the importance of having a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Proxy in place.
Learn what you need to know about advance directives and strategies to help protect you and your loved ones.
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Registration is required.
September 18 / 11 AM
Advance Directives and Power of Attorneys 101
Smithtown Public Library - Kings Park Building
Community Room
1 Church Street
Kings Park, NY 11754
Join Attorney Brittni Sullivan, Esq. at Smithtown Library – Kings Park Building for an informative discussion on the importance of having basic Estate Planning documents in place including health care advance directives and a durable power of attorneys and more.
Registration is required.
September 18 / 6 PM
Estate Planning: Beyond the Basics
Montauk Library
871 Montauk Hwy
Montauk, NY 11954
Join Founding Partner Nancy Burner, Esq. at Montauk Library as she explores the essential strategies for coordinating your estate plan, no matter the size or shape of your estate. Learn how to avoid estate taxes, incorporate charitable giving, and design an estate plan that stands the test of time—even through incapacity.
Registration is required. Register with us at 631-941-3434 or by email at [email protected] .
September 19 / 7 PM
The Role of Trustee and Executor
Hampton Bays Public Library
Helen Gould Room??
52 Ponquogue Ave.
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
While many people are familiar with the basic concept of a will and that the appointed executor is responsible for managing the estate, few know the specific duties and steps involved in the process.
Join PartnerBritt Burner, Esq., Partner at the Hampton Bays Public Library as she discusses these important roles in Estate Planning. Britt will explore the responsibilities of both the administrator of an estate (in the absence of a will) and the executor of a will.
Congratulations to our remarkable team!?
We're thrilled to announce that our partners Nancy Burner, Esq. and Britt Burner, Esq. have been recognized as 2025?Best Lawyers?in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates! This is Nancy’s 11th consecutive year being honored for Setauket, NY and Britt’s third year being honored for New York, NY.
This year, Nancy was also recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law on Long Island. Only one lawyer in each practice area for each region is named as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making it an exceptional distinction. Nancy has previously earned in this honor in 2020 and 2023.
Congratulations are also in order for our attorney Gina Raio Bitsimis, Esq. for her recognition on the 2025?Best Lawyers list?in the practice area of Trusts and Estates in Setauket, NY.
Lastly, we wish to celebrate our four Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. attorneys who were recognized as?The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch?for the 2025 edition:
Join us at the Alzheimer's Association 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 19 at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank.
Please walk with us to help find a cure! You can join our team, start your own or donate.