Laura J. Burns, Esq.

I didn't come to elder law and estate planning by accident. After earning my law degree from Hofstra on scholarship, where I focused on health law and served as an editor for the Journal of International Business and Law, I knew I wanted to practice in an area where the work actually changed outcomes for families. Estate planning and elder law turned out to be exactly that.

At The Burns Law Group, I work with clients on the full range of issues that come up when people are planning ahead or facing a difficult transition. That includes creating and updating estate plans, Medicaid planning for home care and nursing home care, asset protection, guardianships, and estate administration after the loss of a loved one. A significant part of what I do involves helping families understand their options before a crisis forces their hand, and then being there when it does anyway.

The clients who call me are often dealing with something they weren't fully prepared for. A parent who needs more care than the family can provide. A spouse who passed away without a clear plan in place. Adult children who are trying to do right by an aging parent while managing their own lives. I practice regularly before the Supreme Courts and Surrogate Courts of New York, which means I know how these situations play out in the real world, not just on paper.

My goal has always been to build relationships with clients that last, not just hand over documents and move on. The legal part matters, but so does making sure people leave with a clear understanding of what they have, what it does, and what comes next.

• J.D., Hofstra School of Law (Scholarship Recipient)
• Certification of Excellence, Health Law Studies, Hofstra School of Law
• B.A., Binghamton University
• Admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Queens County Bar Association

*Laura Burns is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Any information provided by Laura is in no way related to Cetera, its affiliates, or its registered representatives.