Nancy Burner
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in East Setauket, New York
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1988
Education: Hofstra University School of Law
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Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
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Nancy Burner is a founding partner of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., located in East Setauket, New York. She focuses her practice on estate planning and probate, and elder law, helping individuals and families address their legal needs and plan effectively for the future. Her practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, guardianships and conservatorships.
Ms. Burner works with clients to develop estate plans that reflect their personal circumstances, priorities and long-term goals. Through her work in elder law and estate planning, she assists clients in addressing issues related to asset protection, incapacity planning and the administration of estates. Her experience also includes guiding families through guardianship and conservatorship matters and helping clients establish legal documents that provide clear direction for future decisions.
Ms. Burner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1985. She later attended Hofstra University School of Law, where she honed her shrewd legal acumen and received her Juris Doctor with distinction in 1988.
Admitted to practice law in New York since 1988, Ms. Burner is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, a designation awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. Her professional recognition reflects her focus and experience in the field of elder law.
Ms. Burner is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Women's Bar Association.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Burner is committed to providing clients with thoughtful, personalized guidance on matters that can have significant financial and personal consequences. She takes the time to understand each client's family circumstances and objectives, helping them navigate complex legal issues with clarity and confidence.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
- 60% Elder Law
First Admitted: 1988, New York
Professional Webpage: https://burnerlaw.com/lawyer/nancy-burner/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Suffolk County Bar Association, Member
- Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection: Chair, 2002 – 2005
- Founding Member of Mediation Solutions of NY, 2023
- Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn
- Estate Planning Council of Suffolk
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
- National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
- Suffolk County Elder Law Committee, Past Co-Chair
- Suffolk County Woman’s Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Trust and Estates Sections, Member
- Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association: Past President, 1996-1997
- New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, Trustee
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., Member
- State of New York
- American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Probate Committee, Member
Videos
- This video discusses why estate planning is needed at all income levels and ages., Estate Planning: Debunking the Myth that estate planning is just for the Wealthy, 2020
- Introducing Founding Partner, Nancy Burner, Esq.
- Join Nancy Burner, Esq. as she discusses the impact does the closure of the Surrogates Courts have on the debate over the need for a living trust rather than a last will and testament?, The effect of Covid 19 and the Wills vs Trust Debate, 2020
- 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. , Gifting for Grandparents, 2020
- Nancy Burner, Esq. discusses different types of free standing (intervivos) revocable and irrevocable trusts, Anatomy of an intervivos trust, 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board Member, Legal Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s disease Resource Center of Long Island
- Nancy discussed Estate Planning in 2022 with the East Hampton chapter of LVIS. , 2022
- Nancy gave a presentation the importance of Estate Planning for the Peconic Land Trust at Weiss Farms, 2021
- Board Member, ALS Ride for Life, 2020 – Present
- Chairperson, Legal Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s disease Resource Center of Long Island, 2012
Educational Background
- Stony Brook University, Honors: Magna Cum Laude, 1985
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law, 2011
- Adjunct Professor, Elder Law, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 2015
- Co-Authored a chapter in the treatise entitled “Guardianship Practice in New York State”
- Contributing Editor to the New York State Bar Association
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Nancy Burner was inducted to the Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law inaugural Hall of Fame. The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University inducted 50 alumni, as well as 15 distinguished alumni on the bench, into its inaugural Hall of Fame as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. 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. The honorees were recognized at the Law School’s 50th anniversary gala on April 5, 2022, at the Whitney Museum of American Art., 2022
Honors
- 2021 Woman Leader, New York Law Journal, 2021
- NY Women Leaders in the Law, New York Magazine, 2015
- Super Lawyers, 2007, 2009 – 2025
- Best Lawyers, Named as a Super Lawyer in the field of Elder Law, 2023
- Manhattan Magazine Big Apple Entrepreneur winner, 2016
- “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra University School of Law Center for Children Families and the Law, 2016
- Power Women of Long Island, Dan’s Papers, 2020
- PowerList of the East End, Dan’s Papers, 2021
- Inducted to Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law Inaugural Hall of Fame, 2022
- Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Elder Law on Long Island, 2025, 2023, and 2020
- Best Lawyers in America® for Elder Law, 2014 – present
- Power Women of the East End, Dan’s Papers, 2023
- Nancy Burner has 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., Nancy Burner has been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates., Best Lawyers, 2024
- Top 50 Women in Business, Long Island Business News, 2017
- Nancy Burner have been included in the 2021 Edition of New York Area’s Best Lawyers. Nancy was featured in the Elder Law section. New York Area’s Best Lawyers highlights more than 6,400 lawyers recognized for their top legal talent., 2021 Edition of New York Area’s Best Lawyers, https://issuu.com/bestlawyers/docs/new-york-area-best-lawyers-2021, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law
- Nancy Burner was named as the Long Island Elder Law Attorney of the year by this same publication. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 8.2 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys, Long Island Elder Law Attorney, Best Lawyers, 2020
- Named a Super Lawyer each year since 2009
- Named to the 2007 edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers, Minneapolis-based Law & Politics publishers of Super Lawyers magazines
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009 - 2026
Top Lists
Top 50: Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026- Top 50: 2026 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2025 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2024 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2023 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2022 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2021 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2020 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2019 Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers