Nancy Burner
Burner Law Group, P.C.
Nancy Burner, Esq. is the founder of Burner Law Group, P.C., a prominent Elder Law and Trusts and Estates firm established in 1995. Nancy holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association. Since 2014, Nancy has been selected by her peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law. Most recently, Nancy was recognized as the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law on Long Island. Nancy previously earned this honor in 2020. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 8.2 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.
Nancy is a former five term trustee for the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, a state administered agency which was created in 1981 to protect law clients from the misuse of their money by dishonest attorneys and to promote public confidence in the administration of justice in New York State. She is also a past president of the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association and a past co-chair of the Suffolk County Elder Law Committee.
In 2022, Nancy was inducted into the Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law Inaugural Hall of Fame as one of only 50 inductees. Hofstra Law established the Hall of Fame to honor alumni whose exemplary careers, or extraordinary service to the betterment of society, or outstanding contributions to the Law School have significantly impacted the Hofstra Law community and beyond. The Hall of Fame inductees were nominated by their peers, and selected by a committee of Hofstra Law alumni, faculty and administrators.
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Burner Law Group, P.C.
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- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- J.D. (1988) | Law
- Honors: Nancy Burner, Esq. graduated in the top 2% of her class, with distinction, from Hofstra University School of Law in 1988.
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- State University of New York - Stony Brook
- B.A. (1985)
- Honors: Nancy earned her Bachelor of Arts in 1985 from Stony Brook University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
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- Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law on Long Island
- Best Lawyers
- Nancy was also recognized as the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law on Long Island. Nancy previously earned this honor in 2020.
- Recognized in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates
- Best Lawyers
- Nancy, for the ninth consecutive year, has been recognized by Best Lawyers and her peers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
- Super Layer
- Super Lawyer
- For fifteen consecutive years, Nancy has been named as a Super Lawyer in the field of Elder Law.
- 2021 Woman Leader
- The New York Law Journal
- Nancy Burner was selected as a 2021 Woman Leader.
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Suffolk County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- New York State Bar # 2237998
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- Debunking Myths Surrounding Probate
- Times Beacon Record
- Tax Season is the Perfect Time for Estate Planning
- Suffolk Times
- Rights of a Surviving Spouse
- South Shore Press
- How to Fund Your Trust
- Suffolk Times
- What is a contingent beneficiary?
- South Shore Press
- Wills and Trusts, Salt Waterfront Bar and Grill
- Burner Law Group, P.C.
- What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? When it comes to a sound Estate Plan, one size does not fit all! Join Nancy Burner, Esq. as she discusses the process of probate, the types of trusts available and the benefits of each document.
- Gifting for Grandparents, Online
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- Every grandparent contemplates how to gift to their grandchildren - do you give them cash for birthdays, start a 529 Plan, put assets in trust, name them on an IRA, or make a specific bequest in your will? As with any gifting, it depends on the family’s particular situation, but you should always consider the tax consequences. Join Nancy Burner as she discusses how to gift to this younger generation in a tax efficient and meaningful way. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/2WhddZb
- Certified Elder Law Attorney
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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January 4, 2023 - BIG changes for Medicaid in 2023
December 14, 2022 - How to Collect on Life Insurance Proceeds
December 7, 2022
Gifting for Grandparents
Every grandparent contemplates how to gift to their grandchildren - do you give them cash for birthdays, start a 529 Plan, put assets in trust, name them on an IRA, or make a specific bequest in your will? As with any gifting, it depends on the family’s particular situation, but you should always consider the tax consequences. Join Nancy Burner as she discusses how to gift to this younger generation in a tax efficient and meaningful way.
Anatomy of an intervivos trust
The concept of a Trust is not difficult to understand if you remember that placing an item in a trust is simply retitling that asset in the name of the trust. A standalone trust, also called an intervivos trust, is created while the grantor is still living. Learn the difference between grantor and non-grantor trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and the most common ways they are utilized in estate planning.
Estate Planning: Debunking the Myth that estate planning is just for the Wealthy
Many people think estate planning is only for the very wealthy. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone has an estate: it consists of everything you own from personal property to cash in the bank to retirement plans. Join us as we discuss basic estate planning documents, including advanced directives, wills and trusts. Learn why designating beneficiaries in a will or trust allows you to take care of your family after you are gone and the surprising results if you die without a wil
The effect of Covid 19 and the Wills vs Trust Debate
As attorneys, we have found that COVID-19 and the accompanying shutdown has reshaped some of our beliefs and approaches to estate planning. This is no time to panic, but it is an opportunity to learn from the upheavals brought on by the virus and examine how they change the way we counsel our clients as they create or amend their plans. This 4-Part Series discusses our insights into how the pandemic has changed the elder law landscape.
Protecting Inheritance from Divorce
A comprehensive estate plan should consider every angle - including how to protect your beneficiary's inheritance in case of your divorce or their divorce. Join Nancy Burner, Esq. of Burner Law Group as she discusses the importance of anticipating such issues when engaging in estate planning. Also learn why your estate planning attorney and matrimonial attorney should be working together when a divorce is pending.
