Brittni A. Sullivan

Brittni A. Sullivan

Senior Associate Attorney at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning
  • New York
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Brittni Sullivan is a Senior Associate attorney at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. She joined the firm in January 2013 as a legal intern while she was still in law school. Since 2015, Brittni has been concentrating her practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Medicaid as well as Guardianship.

In 2024, for the eighth consecutive year, Brittni was named a Rising Star attorney for the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters publication. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.

She was also recognized as a 2025 The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Elder Law in Setauket, NY for the second consecutive year.

Brittni received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Iona College in 2011 where she graduated magna cum laude. She was inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma for excellence in Political Science and was the nominated President during her senior year. She then received her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 2014. While attending law school, Brittni was the recipient of the Linda Carmody-Roberts Scholarship for her commitment to pursuing a career in the Trust & Estates and Elder Law fields. Additionally, Brittni was a Public Justice Foundation fellow for her commitment to community service.

In 2018, she received the honor of being named an “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra Law’s Center for Children, Families and the Law and Long Island Business News.
Brittni is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the VIBS Elder Law Committee. She is also a member of the Elder Law section of the Suffolk County Bar and New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates section. She has written extensively on timely Elder Law, Estate Planning and Guardianship issues and presents at seminars often on such topics as they impact the senior population.

Brittni is licensed to practice in the State of New York.

Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5314612
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Senior Associate Attorney
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.
- Current
Legal Intern
Burner Law Group, P.C.
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Education
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D. (2014) | Law
Honors: While attending law school‚ Brittni was the recipient of the Linda Carmody-Roberts Scholarship for her commitment to pursuing a career in the Trust & Estates and Elder Law fields. Additionally‚ Brittni was a PJF fellow for her commitment to community service.
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Logo
Iona College
B.S. (2011) | Political Science
Honors: Brittni Sullivan graduated magna cum laude. She was inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma for excellence in Political Science and was the nominated President during her senior year.
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Awards
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2025
Best Lawyers of America
Rising Star
SUPERLAWYERS
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024
Best Lawyers of America
Rising Star
SUPERLAWYERS
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Outstanding Woman in Law
Hofstra University School of Law Center for Children Families and the Law
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Fellow
PJF
Scholarship
Linda Carmody-Roberts
Professional Associations
VIBS Elder Law Committee
Member
- Current
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Suffolk County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Delta Epsilon Sigma
President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
2024 Strategies for Long-Term Care Planning in New York
South Shore Press
Exploring the Role of a Trust Protector in Estate Planning
South Shore Press
Can You Sell a Home Bequeathed to You in a Last Will and Testament?
South Shore Press
SECURE Act 2.0 & Estate Planning
South Shore Press
Electronic Notarization Comes to New York: What You Need to Know
South Shore Press
How much does a trustee get paid?
Times Beacon Record
Estate Planning for Singles
South Shore Press
Medicare’s 100 Days Explained
South Shore Press
What is a Medicaid Fair Hearing?
South Shore Press
What is a split shift and why is it so hard to get?
South Shore Press
Have you checked if you have unclaimed funds in New York state?
South Shore Press
Applying for Medicaid to Protect a Spouse
South Shore Press
How do you start an Article 81 discovery and turnover proceeding?
South Shore Press
How do you expand powers in an Article 81 Guardianship?
South Shore Press
Medicaid Tips: Community Budgeting – How a Nursing Home Resident Can Keep $904 instead of $50 per month
South Shore Press
Using a Durable Power of Attorney in Medicaid Planning
Times Beacon Record
Medicaid Tips: How to Get a Housing Allowance When Discharged from a Nursing Home
South Shore Press
Inheriting a House with Medicaid Lien
South Shore Press
Can I Transfer My Home if I am on Community Medicaid?
South Shore Press
Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding
South Shore Press
Community Medicaid for Two
South Shore Press
What happens to your house when you enter a nursing home?
South Shore Press
Choosing a Guardian for Minors
South Shore Press
How Gifting Affects Medicaid Eligibility
Times Beacon Record
How to Leave Assets to a Spouse with Alzheimer’s Disease
South Shore Press
Naming Guardians for Minors in your Last Will & Testament
South Shore Press
Guidance on Stimulus Checks for Medicaid Recipients
South Shore Press
Avoid the Pitfalls of Leaving Assets to Minors
Burner Law Group, P.C. Blog
Importance of Advanced Directives in Light of COVID -19
Burner Law Group, P.C. Blog
Medicaid Recertification
South Shore Press
Managed Long Term Care Program
South Shore Press
Community Medicaid and Your House
South Shore Press
Chronic Medicaid
South Shore Press
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts for Assisted Living
South Shore Press
Medicaid and Prepaid Funeral
South Shore Press
Naming Guardians for Minors in your Last Will & Testament
South Shore Press
Sweetheart Wills
South Shore Press
Medicaid and Elective Share
Times Beacon Record
Medicaid Financial Levels for 2019
South Shore Press
Gifting and Medicaid
Times Beacon Record
Medicaid Recertification
South Shore Press
VA Planning
South Shore Press
New Medicare Cards
South Shore Press
Speaking Engagements
Advance Directives and Power of Attorneys 101, Smithtown Library - Kings Park Building, 1 Church St, Kings Park, NY 11754
Smithtown Public Library - Kings Park Building
Wills and Trusts: What You Need to Know, Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Port Jefferson Free Library
Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772
Patchogue-Medford Library
When it comes to Estate Planning, is a Last Will and Testament enough? Are there assets that need to go into a trust? Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. as she discusses how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place.
Protecting Assets: Should I Put My Home in a Trust?, Sachem Public Library
Join Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. as we gather to discuss how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place.
Aging in Place at Home, Port Jefferson Free Library
Port Jefferson Free Library
Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment. Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. as she discusses the importance of basic Estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid, and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York. Register here: https://bit.ly/4dCWZ2I Contact us at 631-941-3434 or by email at info@burnerlaw.com with any questions.
Aging in Place at Home, Smithtown Library, Kings Park Building - 1 Church Street, Kings Park
Smithtown Public Library - Kings Park Building
Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment. Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq., Senior Associate at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. at The Smithtown Library as she discusses the importance of basic Estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York.
Probate, Taxes and Asset Protection 101, Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901
Riverhead Free Library
Do I need to be concerned about probate if I have a Will? How can I best protect my assets? Join our attorney Brittni Sullivan at the Riverhead Free Library as she discusses the importance of Estate Planning documents, the process of probate, and common misconceptions in Trusts and Estates.
Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents, Port Jefferson Library, 100 Thompson St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Port Jefferson Free Library
Many caregivers today are a part of the "sandwich generation." This means that they are caring for families on their own while caregiving for aging loved ones. It is essential for all to have proper planning in place. Please join our attorney Brittni Sullivan Esq. at the Port Jefferson Free Library as she discusses the importance of a health care proxy, a durable power of attorney, and a last will and testaments in estate planning.
Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents, Port Jefferson Library, 100 Thompson St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Port Jefferson Free Library
Many caregivers today are a part of the "sandwich generation." This means that they are caring for families on their own while caregiving for aging loved ones. It is essential for all to have proper planning in place. Please join our attorney Brittni Sullivan Esq. at the Port Jefferson Free Library as she discusses the importance of a health care proxy, a durable power of attorney, and a last will and testaments in estate planning.
Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents, Middle Country Public Library - Selden Building
Middle Country Public Library
Brittni Sullivan, Esq. discusses the importance of a health care proxy, a durable power of attorney, and a last will and testaments in estate planning. Many caregivers today are a part of the “sandwich generation.” This means that they are caring for families on their own while caregiving for aging loved ones. It is essential for all to have proper planning in place.
Aging in Place at Home, Middle Country Public Library - Selden Building
Middle Country Public Library
Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment. Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq. as she discusses the importance of basic estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid, and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York.
Protecting Assets: Should I Put My Home in a Trust?, Middle Country Public Library - Selden Building
Middle Country Public Library
Brittni Sullivan, Esq. will discuss how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place.
Estate Planning Basics, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772
Patchogue-Medford Library
Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. will discuss the importance of having basic Estate Planning documents in place, including Advance Directives, Durable Power of Attorneys, Last Will and Testaments, and more. Learn how to create a sound plan for yourself, your loved ones, and beneficiaries. Reserve your place here: https://bit.ly/3IemgBR Contact us at 631-941-3434 or by email at info@burnerlaw.com with any questions.
Medicare and Medicaid, Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Hampton Bays Public Library
Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., and Karl Washwick of the Washwick Agency, Inc. as they discuss the difference between Medicare and Medicaid long-term care services. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/49whSu6 Contact us at 631-941-3434 or by email at info@burnerlaw.
Protecting Assets: Should I Put My Home in a Trust?, Port Jefferson Library, 100 Thompson St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Port Jefferson Library
Join us as we gather to discuss how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place. There will be time for any related questions. Register here: https://bit.ly/3wvuRNS Contact us at 631-941-3434 or by email at info@burnerlaw.com with any questions.
Aging in Place at Home, Patchogue-Medford Library
Older adults can age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment. Join us as we discuss the importance of basic Estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York. Attend in person or online.
Medicare and Medicaid, Kenny's on the Green
Washwick Agency, Inc.
Join Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. and Karl Washwick of the Washwick Agency, Inc. as they discuss the difference between Medicare and Medicaid long term care services. While Medicare is a federal health insurance for those 65 and older, long term Medicaid provides the option of receiving care services at home or in a nursing facility based on eligibility requirements. Learn how to keep control of your care as we discuss these two important programs.
Protecting Your Assets: Should I Put My Home in a Trust?, Topical Tuesdays @ 2, Middle Country Public Library - Selden Building
Join our attorney Brittni Sullivan, Esq. as she discusses how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place.
Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare and Medicaid, Moriches Bay Diner
Burner Law Group, P.C.
Veterans Benefits & Advance Directives, Online
The Brisal Assisted Living
Are you a Veteran or the spouse of a Veteran? If so you may qualify for veterans' benefits to help offset the rising cost of long-term elder care. Bristal Assisted Living welcomes attorney Brittni Sullivan, Esq. of Burner Law Group, P.C. to discuss the eligibility guidelines and application process for Aid and Attendance and housebound benefits. Additionally, learn about Advanced Directives,durable power of attorney, health care proxy, & living will
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. - East Setauket Office
12 RESEARCH WAY
EAST SETAUKET, NY 11733
Telephone: (631) 941-3434
Fax: (631) 941-3443
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)