Ancram Estate Planning Lawyers

My name is David Shapiro and I am a partner with Zelenitz, Shapiro & D'Agostino, P.C. I help New York City residents with numerous legal issues. If you need assistance with a legal matter, do not hesitate to call me at (718) 523-1111

I have devoted my legal career to safeguarding families, ensuring that I provide top-tier service by thoughtfully addressing their needs—whether straightforward or intricate—with customized solutions. I started my legal journey representing clients in litigation matters before transitioning my focus to estate planning. This shift allowed me to have a more enduring impact on families. Leveraging my extensive experience, I approach estate planning with both precision and practicality. I earned my J.D. from The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where I served as Editor of the Law Review, and I hold a B.A. from Brown University. I am licensed to practice law...

Stefan Resnick is a compassionate and experienced estate planning attorney serving clients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. With nearly a decade of experience at top-tier law firms, Stefan founded his own practice to provide personalized, client-first estate planning solutions. Estate planning can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to protecting assets, avoiding probate, and creating a lasting legacy. Stefan is known for his ability to simplify complex legal issues and guide clients through every step with clarity and care. Stefan is licensed in NY, NJ, and PA, and has been honored as a Rising Star by his peers in the legal...

Theodore Alatsas, Esq. was born the child of Greek immigrants in the early 1970s. Growing up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Theodore learned the importance of hard work and dedication to his community at an early age. As an exemplary student and community activist, Theodore often volunteered his time to help those who needed it. Theodore attended Brooklyn Technical High School, New York University and St. John’ s University School of Law. During his early 20s, Theodore worked his way through college and law school, while at the same time actively participating and leading various civic organizations.


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With nearly three decades of experience practicing Bankruptcy law and Social Security law in Buffalo, Paul Pochepan is able to help consumers facing financial hardships and disabled individuals and their dependents. He has helped many Western New York consumers navigate the bankruptcy system under chapter 7 or chapter 13. He also helps Buffalo-area residents apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or appeal Social Security Administration decisions denying, reducing or revoking benefits. He has accumulated a wealth of knowledge regarding the multiple medical impairments afflicting disability claimants and dealing with the medical profession to secure the...

Jeffrey B. Novak is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Litigation Department with a focus on Business & Corporate Law. Mr. Novak graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Buffalo with a major in Political Science and History. He received his legal education from the George Washington University Law School while interning for the Army Environmental Law Division. Mr. Novak also served as a summer Law Clerk for the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York and as a Judicial Intern for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Mr. Novak has...

Diane Tiveron is a Partner and the Chairperson of the Corporate & Business Law Department at Tiveron Law PLLC. With over 29 years of legal experience and a educational background in economics and business administration, Ms. Tiveron assists clients with business formations (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, and limited liability companies), acquisitions, sales or dissolutions, as well as the preparation of any commercial document/contract, ranging from an employment agreement to a lease. She counsels non-for-profit organizations on nonprofit law and governance, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status and 501(c) classifications. Ms. Tiveron also advises individuals and businesses with bankruptcy issues (Chapter...