Uncontested probate, estate administration, and the litigation that follows when an inheritance goes missing. Serving families in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties.
Most people arrive here in the middle of a probate, or after learning that an inheritance went somewhere it should not have. That is the work - along with the planning that keeps the next estate out of court.
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Click for detailsSurrogate's Court runs on its own procedure, its own timetables, and its own habits from one county to the next. A practice that spends its time there knows which filings move a matter forward and which invite a six-month delay - knowledge that only comes from doing the same work repeatedly.
Nassau and Suffolk do not run their calendars the same way, and neither matches Queens or Kings. Estates turn on deadlines and on accountings that hold up under scrutiny, and both reward a practice that files in these courthouses week after week rather than a few times a year.
How long does probate take in Hicksville? The court's wait, the seven-month creditor window and the estate tax lien release. Book a no-obligation call.
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Shapiro on some probate and family issues that were quite heartbreaking for me. From our first meeting, I was struck by his professionalism and genuine empathy. He took the time to understand my situation fully and provided clear guidance every step of the way. …”
“Akiva Shapiro was recommended by a very capable estate planning attorney, to say the least— he did not disappoint. He swooped down like superman, while dovetailing effortlessly with the team. Both professional, and easy to talk to. His combined experience, hard earned wisdom and gut intuition prevailed. …”
“Mr. Shapiro spoke to my father and I about eldercare planning. I found him to be very well informed, patient, and able to easily explain complex legal concepts in this area. I would highly recommend him to anyone out there.”
Before law, Akiva spent 25 years building and running business operations - so he reads contracts, balance sheets, and family dynamics with equal fluency. He holds a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law and an Executive MBA from Duke University.
He's a member of the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, and WealthCounsel.
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Conveniently located mid-island, minutes off the Seaford–Oyster Bay Expressway - serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and greater New York.
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