Katerina Grinko is a Senior Associate attorney practicing at the Westhampton Beach and East Hampton offices of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. She is instrumental in serving clients with Real Estate Transactions, Land Use and Zoning issues from Manhattan to the east end of Long Island.
Prior to joining Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., Katerina worked at a Riverhead-based law firm where she handled a heavy volume of Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Land Use and Zoning matters.
She is a recent recipient of “40 Under Forty” and “Diversity in Business" Awards from Long Island Business News. In 2021, Katerina was recognized as an “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra University School of Law Center and Long Island Business News.
In 2024, for the fourth consecutive year, Katerina 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.
Katerina was born and raised in Latvia, and moved to the U.S in her early twenties. She received her Juris Doctor degree at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and was a recipient of the CALI Excellence in immigration law and the high academic achievement award.
As a supporter of social causes, she enjoys giving back by representing immigrant children pro bono through the KIND (Kids In Need of Defense) organization. Katerina is admitted to practice in New York State. She is also a member of the American, New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations. Katerina lives on the east end of Long Island and enjoys spending time with her family.
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There are likely no taxes due if you gift instead of sell your home to a loved one. However, there is another tax you may want to avoid: capital gains tax! Learn more by visiting our blog here: https://burnerlaw.com/blog/capital-gains-tax-is-it-better-to-transfer-a-home-or-sell-it/
A lien is a legal claim against real property by a creditor of the property owner, recorded in the county clerk’s office. The lien remains on the property until the property owner pays off the debt. An unpaid lien can lead to the legal right to seize and sell your real estate to satisfy the judgment or debt.
Different states have different property laws that directly affect how real property passes at death. A Lady Bird Deed is a simplified method for passing on property that is akin to New York’s “life estate” deed in that it avoids the probate process. A lady bird deed is only used in Florida, Texas, Michigan, Vermont, and West Virginia. Many of our snowbird clients ask about his type of deed relation to their Florida vacation homes. Learn more about lady bird deeds and how they may fit in your estate planning in our latest blog post.
When purchasing investment property, it is better not to own the property in your personal name. Both a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Corporation (Corp) offer creditor protection. They create a separation between personal assets and assets owned by the business. In the event of any lawsuit or liability, exposure is limited to the business’s assets. However, when choosing a business entity to hold real estate for investment, an LLC is preferable. Find out why in our latest blog post.
Condominiums (“condos”) and housing co-operative (“co-ops”) seem very similar. Generally, both are apartments within a multi-unit building. The major difference lies in the ownership structure. Whether to buy a condo or co-op is a matter of personal choice, finances and the housing market. Visit our latest blog post to learn more about their differences and which option might be the best fit for you.
When you buy a real estate with someone in New York State there are three ways you could take title: (i) as tenants in common; (ii) as joint tenants with rights of survivorship; or (iii) if married, as tenants by the entirety. The word “tenants” refers to individuals who are co-owners and not to be confused with tenants in the context of a lease. Head over to our blog to learn more.
