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Medicaid Recertification: Why Legal Guidance Matters
Having an experienced elder law attorney overseeing the Medicaid application and recertification processes can better one鈥檚 chance of achieving and maintaining Medicaid eligibility.聽
Whether you are 18 or 81, there are four key documents you should consider: health care proxy, HIPAA release form, living will, and power of attorney.
If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why?
Britt Burner has been elected as a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation by its Board of Directors.
ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without affecting their eligibility for public benefits, such as SSI.
The Transfer on Death Deed is a provision under New York State Real Property Law that provides property owners with the ability to designate beneficiaries who will inherit real property upon their passing, bypassing the probate process.
Partner Hon. Gail Prudenti has been appointed as the Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) Judicial Screening Committee. Learn more about the prestigious appointment.
Are you unsure if you share ownership of your property with someone else? Here is how to find out.
The filing requirements imposed on owners of corporate entities by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are currently suspended.
Gifting can be gratifying and can also provide an income tax benefit as the year comes to a close.聽Learn more about how much you can gift tax free this holiday season.
Understand the difference in look-back rules for Community Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York, including rules regarding possible penalties.
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明星黑料 Honored as One of Best Lawyers 2026鈥檚 Best Law Firms
明星黑料 is proud to share that our firm has once again been recognized by Best Law Firms庐 for excellence in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, earning both national and metropolitan Tier 1 rankings.
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明星黑料 Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
明星黑料 is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters for the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
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Hon. Gail Prudenti Named 2025 Leaders in Law Honoree
We are thrilled to share that our partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has been named a 2025 Leaders in Law honoree by Long Island Business News!
October 9, 2025 -
Hon. Gail Prudenti Named to Long Island Business News鈥 2025 Influencers in Law
We are proud to congratulate our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, on being named to the Long Island Business News 2025 Influencers in Law.
October 2, 2025 -
明星黑料 Named to Long Island Business News鈥 In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses
明星黑料, P.C. is honored to be recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2025 In the Lead: Women-Owned Businesses.
September 22, 2025 -
明星黑料 Featured in Dan鈥檚 Papers
明星黑料 was recently featured in Dan鈥檚 Papers, offering readers an in-depth look at our growth over the past 30 years.
August 27, 2025
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Modern legal practice is poised at the intersection of tradition and transformation with lawyers and firms struggling to fit the square pegs of ancient doctrines and procedures into the round holes of globalization, technology and economic shifts.
We鈥檙e proud to share that our Partner, Hon. Gail Prudenti, has written a featured column for Long Island Business News titled 鈥淯nderstanding New York鈥檚 Court of Claims.鈥
In the landmark case of Connelly v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed critical issues concerning the estate tax implications of life insurance proceeds used in the redemption of stock in closely held corporations.
Our criminal courts protect victims. Our civil courts provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of disputes. Our family and surrogate鈥檚 courts guide families through what may be the most traumatic experience of their lives.
As we reflect on the complexities of family law, let us work together to support our justices, understanding the weight of their responsibilities and the importance of their decisions.
The Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (鈥淢APT鈥) is alive and well in the Elder law practitioner鈥檚 toolbox and is the best option for protecting real property.
