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Licensed for 15 years

Elder law Lawyer at East Setauket, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning

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Biography

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

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Estate Planning 25%

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Probate 25%

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Real Estate 25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Location

Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.

(631) 941-3443

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12 Research Way, East Setauket, NY, 11733

burnerlaw.com/

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Melissa Sue Doris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Eldercare , Trust, Estate Attorney

When planning an estate you have a huge job ahead of you. When executing the estate , you will have dozens more questions. What you need is an intelligent, level headed, knowledgable and kind lawyer to guide you through the process. Someone who can translate legal verbiage to easy to understand la...nguage. Mrs Doris excels in all these qualities. She will be with you all the way. Patiently answering repeated questions in reassuring ways. We would never have been able to navigate 3 Trusts and an Estate , while dealing with the passing of our father without her and her staff. You can trust her with your estate and trust needs.

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Posted by Marty | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable, trustworthy and articulate estate attorney

My wife and I worked with Melissa Doris to develop several trusts and wills. We couldn't be more impressed with her expertise. She possesses a comprehensive knowledge of estate planning, managing the entire preparation and execution process with high-level efficiency. What truly sets her apart is her... ability to articulately explain the complications and long-term implications of every decision, ensuring we felt confident at every step. She is always responsive and proactive with follow-up answers and actions, long after the document filings and executions. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking a sophisticated, articulate and dedicated estate attorney.

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Posted by Debborah | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Melissa Doris Esq., and Partner, is truly the best Attorney for Estate & Elder Law

It has been a great pleasure working alongside Melissa Doris, Esq. Partner at Burner/Prudenti Law P.C. First let me say, I could never express the gratitude I have towards Melissa and her staff from day one. Melissa has a gift of easing your pain, suffering, stress and sorrow during the worst po...ssible time in your life. For me, it was the loss of my husband and best friend which left me totally devastated. Melissa’s kindness, empathy, compassion and professionalism was truly unmatched. I knew nothing about Estates or the probate process. Melissa coached me through the whole process with ease, with the highest level of professionalism. Her attention to detail and her active listening skills were always impeccable. Melissa and her staff were ALWAYS available to address my questions and concerns without hesitation. I always received a quick response back. Melissa’s knowledge of Estate Law was truly unmeasurable. The best day was the first time I walked into her office with my son to speak to her, and she eased my mind and took all the stress off me. Therefore, I will be forever grateful. Anyone who is unfortunately going through the loss of a loved one and wishes to experience a seamless process, I highly recommend you contact Melissa Doris at Burner/Prudenti Law P. C. She truly was a life saver for me.

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Alma Muharemovic

Real estate lawyer | Sep 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Erin Cullen

Probate lawyer | Sep 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Frank Oswald

Guardianship lawyer | May 20

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Matthew Kiernan

Probate lawyer | Nov 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Cannon

Probate lawyer | Nov 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

A. Prudenti

Real estate lawyer | Aug 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Dylan Stevens

Elder law lawyer | Sep 26

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Gina Bitsimis

Real estate lawyer | Sep 12

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Michal Lipshitz

Probate lawyer | Sep 12

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Brittni Sullivan

Elder law lawyer | Sep 12

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Britt Burner

Real estate lawyer | Sep 12

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Nancy Burner

Probate lawyer | Sep 12

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Katerina Quezada

Real estate lawyer | Sep 12

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Daniel Bernard

Elder law lawyer | Jan 26

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Experience

Rating: 8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

2026 Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

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Work Experience

2025 - Present

Partner, Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.

2020 - 2025

Senior Associate Attorney, Burner Prudenti Law, P.C.

2014 - 2020

Attorney, Twomey Latham Shea Kelley Dubin & Quartararo, LLP

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Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Alzheimer's Associaton

Committee Member

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Education

2010

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Stony Brook University

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Speaking Engagements

2024

Advance Directives and Power of Attorneys 101 Estate Planning

2023

Estate Planning When There's a Diagnosis: How to Plan for You and Your Loved One Estate Planning

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Publications

2025

South Shore Press Why Every Parent Needs a Will

2024

South Shore Press Estate Planning for Art and Collectibles

2023

South Shore Press Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Trust

2023

South Shore Press Will I Get Taxed on the Inheritance I Receive?

2023

South Shore Press Estate Planning Update: Adjusting for a Beneficiary's Disability

2023

South Shore Press Do You Need a Life Insurance Trust?

2023

South Shore Press Does an Executor Need to Hire an Attorney?

2022

South Shore Press How to Collect on Life Insurance Proceeds

2022

South Shore Press What is the difference between a sole benefit trust and a supplemental needs trust?

2022

South Shore Press Dying without a Will in New York State

2022

South Shore Press Fixing an Old Trust to Avoid Capital Gains Tax for Heirs

2022

South Shore Press What is a Small Estate Proceeding?

2022

South Shore Press Small Business Decisions: Should My LLC be an S-Corporation?

2022

South Shore Press What to do with the proceeds from the sale of a property in a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust

2022

South Shore Press Drama Free Ways to Disinherit a Child

2021

South Shore Press How much is an executor paid?

2021

South Shore Press Who owns the property when there is a life estate?

2021

South Shore Press What Every Spouse Needs to Know About Estate Taxes

2021

South Shore Press Is a Beneficiary of a Will entitled to an Accounting?

2021

South Shore Press Should I put my rental property in an LLC?

2021

South Shore Press Steps in a Real Estate Closing

2021

South Shore Press Don’t Just Deed it All Away

2021

Times Beacon Record Should I remove my deceased spouse from the deed to our property?

2021

South Shore Press Can you be removed from a deed without your consent?

2021

South Shore Press Can Spouses Disinherit Each Other?

2020

South Shore Press How Do I Know If I Have to Probate the Will?

2020

South Shore Press What are the Different Kinds of Deeds?

2020

South Shore Press Does an Executor have to provide an accounting to beneficiaries?

2020

Times Beacon Record What is the Role of an Attorney in a Real Estate Closing?

2020

South Shore Press Basic Steps in a Residential Real Estate Transaction

2020

South Shore Press Avoiding Probate with an Affidavit

2020

South Shore Press Why You Should Never Keep a Will in a Safe Deposit Box

2020

South Shore Press Who is a Distributee?

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Guides

Legal Guide

Why Every Parent Needs a Will

25 Mar 2025

Legal Guide

Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Trust

11 Mar 2024

Legal Guide

Will I Get Taxed on the Inheritance I Receive?

11 Mar 2024

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