Kevin D Quinn

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Kevin D Quinn

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Easthampton, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Elder Law ... +3 more

117 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Kevin

Biography

Celebrating 30 Years of Helping Families Create a Lasting Legacy

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Advanced and General Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills, Retirement and Business Planning, Wealth Strategies and Planning, Asset Protection, Charitable Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Medicaid Planning

30%
Business 25%

Advanced and General Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills, Retirement and Business Planning, Wealth Strategies and Planning, Asset Protection, Charitable Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Medicaid Planning

25%
Elder Law 15%

Advanced and General Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills, Retirement and Business Planning, Wealth Strategies and Planning, Asset Protection, Charitable Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Medicaid Planning

15%
Medicaid and Medicare 10%

10%
Trusts 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 32 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Legacy Counsellors, P.C.

117 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027

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Legacy Counsellors, PC

358 Sewall Street, Ludlow, MA, 01056

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Legacy Counsellors, P.C.

699 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT, 06002

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Legacy Counsellors, PC

437 Main Street, Amherst, MA, 01002

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Posted by Dan | August 14, 2013 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Excellence

As an Insurance and Financial Advisor, I have referred several clients to Kevin for his Estate Planning expertise. Last month, he worked with my 77 year old couple with complex Estate and Business Planning needs. His recommendations were clear, met their needs and wants, and will significantly reduce... their potential Estate Tax. Kevin's focus on Estate Planning is evident in the depth and quality of his work. He not only provides our clients with comprehensive choices, he gets them to take action and complete their planning. In addition to referring many clients to Kevin over the last 20+ years, my wife and I are his clients.

Posted by Bev & Jim | October 24, 2011 | Estate Planning

Highly Recommend Kevin

We have used Kevin's services for some 4 years now for estate planning, designing and implementing trusts and our family foundation. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas and has provided invaluable insights, advice and counsel to our whole family. He has not only worked on educating us but our ...children as well. He is always responsive, patient and very caring. He goes the extra mile for us whenever the need arises.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2011 | Estate Planning

Great Service

Kevin's primay strength is the ability to take complex issues and translate them into understandable English. I have enjoyed working with him and count on him for all of my trust/estate related questions

Posted by Rich | August 31, 2011 | Estate Planning

Review of Kevon Quinn

Kevin is an expert in Estate Planning. We've found him trustworthy, thorough and always willing to answer questions in a complicated field. Best of all - His regular educational tutorial sessions on various Estate topics are absolutely invaluable.

Posted by Alan | August 19, 2011 | Estate Planning

estate plannig

We met with Attroney Quinn thorougly confused about setiing up our estate and he was very knowlegeabe and helpful. He and his staff are always ready and willing to answer any questions and concerns that we have had.

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Kevin D Quinn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Renee Schwartz

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Pearce

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him. Beyond his legal skills Kevin is genuinely kind and compassionate - I'm honored to know him. We've worked together on a few cases and I always come away being a better lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Marcie Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is well-known nationally for his expertise in complex estate planning matters. His attention to detail, vast knowledge and high-degree of professionalism are unparalleled in the estate planning field. I would recommend anyone needing estate planning to visit Kevin."

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William Erhart

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Other

"Kevin and I belong to several professional organizations together. He is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. He is a serious and intellectual attorney who is state of the art in all matters."

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Richard Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"I know Kevin through professional organizations we belong to. Kevin is extremely knowledgable in the areas of estate planning, asset protection and elder law. He has represented both very high net worth clients as well as those with few assets. Kevin has the highest character and I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Vincent Bonazzoli

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Kevin Quinn for almost 15 years. Kevin is a true counselor and advocate for his clients. His ability to listen to client's needs, develop Estate Planning solutions, and communicate those solutions is outstanding. I have worked closely with Kevin on various cases and consider him an expert in the Estate Planning field. He represents his clients with professionalism, effectiveness and warmth."

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Mindy Felinton

Elder law lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Kevin Quinn as an extremely qualifed attorney. Kevin is highly skilled and truly takes the time to address his clients needs and concerns. He is an asset to the Elder Law community."

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Peter Gilbert

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Kevin as a colleague for several years. Kevin takes his calling seriously, and works hard to deliver top-level service to his clients. He is a genuine person, who is respectful of others. I admire and respect his competence in guiding successful families, and his ability to serve as their authentic advisor. I would not hesitate to hire Kevin."

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Jennifer Deland

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Quinn shows excellent understanding of asset protection issues. He would be especially good for a business owner whose estate plan would need to involve asset protection and business elements."

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Suzanne Graves

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Kevin for approximately 13 years. Kevin is a very caring person who always does a great job for his clients. He has a great knowledge in the estate planning area. Kevin always works hard to improve his services, so his clients receive excellent results. I would feel comfortable referring any of my family or friends to him."

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin Quinn is one of the brightest most through attorneys that I have had the privilege to work with. Over the 15 plus years that I have known him I have had occasion to work together for the same client and as opposing counsel in matters. Kevin is respected by his peers and other professionals with whom he works. Kevin is excellent at explaining complex concepts in terms that anyone can understand. The legal profession needs more attorneys like Kevin; he raises the standard to which we should all aspire. I would not hesitate to have Kevin represent a family member because I know they would get sound advice and counsel from a man who strives to do the best he can for his clients."

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David Frisse

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Other

"I have known Kevin about 10 years as a colleague. Kevin is relentless in his efforts to provide the best service to his clients. Few lawyers are able to think as deeply or creatively about Kevin. He sees his way around corners and obstacles like few others, yet is able to explain the complex in ways that are easily understood. He is a man of high character and fun to be around."

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Steven Riley

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin Quinn is an exceptional and gifted attorney. He cares deeply and compassionately about his clients while at the same time brings an exceptional intellectual, analytical mind to bear in solving his client’s problems. My dealings with Kevin over the past 10 years have left me with nothing but pride. I would not hesitate in sending a family member to him or utilizing his services myself."

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Joseph Seagle

Real estate lawyer

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Annette Hines

Guardianship lawyer

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Rhonda Visniski-Miller

Estate planning lawyer

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Janet Mccullar

Family lawyer

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Vincent Bonazzoli

Unknown lawyer

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Richard Johnson

Estate planning lawyer

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Rachel Colon

Estate planning lawyer

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Suzann Beckett

Estate planning lawyer

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Mindy Felinton

Elder law lawyer

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Peter Gilbert

Estate planning lawyer

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David Frisse

Estate planning lawyer

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

2011 Connecticut Wealth Advisors, Connecticut Magazine

2001

Fellow of the Institute, Esperiti Peterson Institute

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Founder & Instructor, Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

1994 - Present

President, Legacy Counsellors, P.C.

1988 - 1995

Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford Barney School of Business Administration

1986 - 1996

Senior Budget Analyst, Kaman Aerospace

1982 - 1986

Corporate Pilot, Northampton Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Associations

2000 - Present

Central Connecticut Business and Estate Planning

2000 - Present

Wealth Counsel Forum - Connecticut

WealthCounsel, LLC

Member

National Counsel on Planned Giving

Connecticut Planned Giving Group

Wealth Legacy Development Project

Massachusetts Bar Association's Probate and Estates section

Connecticut Bar Association's Probate and Property section

American Bar Association's Probate and Property section

1991 - 2001

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Esperti-Pterson Institute

Full Fellow

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

Approximately $2 million of assets protected, claimant deterred from further action

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Education

2001

Esperti Peterson Institute

Post Doctoral

1993

Western New England College School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1986

University of Connecticut

MBA

1980

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1980

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

AS Aviation Management

Speaking Engagements

2023

Charitable Planning- Planned Giving

Charitable Planning- Planned Giving

2023

Back to the Future

Back to the Future

2022

The Truth About Estate Planning

The Truth About Estate Planning

2022

Perpetuate Family Wealth

Perpetuate Family Wealth

2022

More Truth About Estate Planning

More Truth About Estate Planning

2021

What You Can Do NOW To Prepare for Biden Admin Tax Leg.

What You Can Do NOW To Prepare for Biden Admin Tax Leg.

2021

Understanding & Planning for Medicaid

Understanding & Planning for Medicaid

2021

Resurrection of the ILIT

Resurrection of the ILIT

2021

Planned Giving

Planned Giving

2021

Estate Settlement

Estate Settlement

2021

Asset Protection

Asset Protection

2021

Asset Protection

Asset Protection

2020

Wealth Transfers

Wealth Transfers

2020

SECURE Act Solutions

SECURE Act Solutions

2020

Perpetuate Family Wealth

Perpetuate Family Wealth

2020

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

2020

CT Uniform Trust Code

CT Uniform Trust Code

2017

The Truth about Estate Planning

The Truth About Estate Planning

2017

Estate Administration from Start to Finish

Handling Estate Administration Tax Issues and Distribution / Closing of the Estate

2017

Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

2016

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

2013

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Business Succession Planning

2013

Rules of Trust Administration in CT Trust Administration

2013

Rules of Trust Administration - Hartford, CT

Rules of Trust Administration

2013

Northwest Mutual

Planning under the 2012 Tax Relief Act

2013

LIMRA International

Planning under the 2012 Tax Relief Act

2013

LIMRA

Business Succession Planning

2012

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Asset Protection Planning

2012

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Business Succession And Estate Planning for Business Owners

2012

Wealth Strategies Institute

Charitable Planning In light of the 2012 election results

2012

LIMRA International

Use of Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

2012

LIMRA International

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2012

LIMRA International

Long Term Care Planning

2012

LIMRA International

Creditor Protection Planning

2012

LIMRA International

Planning Opportunities under the 2010 Tax Act

2011

LIMRA International

Planning Opportunities under the 2010 Tax Act

2011

Advice One, LLC

Planning Opportunities under 2010 Tax Act

2010

UBS Financial Services

Estate Planning Update

2010

LIMRA International

Advanced Estate Planning of IRA Distributions

2010

LIMRA International

Sophisticated Estate Planning with Large IRAs

2010

LIMRA International

Use of Split Dollar Agreements

2010

LIMRA International

Estate Planning Update

2010

LIMRA International

Business Transfer Strategies

2010

LIMRA International

Creditor Protection Planning

2010

LIMRA International

Advanced Estate Planning of IRAs

2010

LIMRA International

Integrating Sophisticated Planning Solutions into a Single Wealth Strategies Plan

2010

LIMRA International

Decision in Crisis

2010

AdviceOne, LLC

Use of Split Dollar Agreements

2009

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Decision in Crisis

2009

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Estate Planning with GRITs, GRATs and QPRTs

2009

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

Alaska Trusts

2009

Wealth Strategies Institute, LLC

The Role of the Family Office

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

The Truth About Estate Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Long-Term Care Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Solutions for Estate Planning IRA Distributions

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Asset Protection

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Creditor Protection Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Use of Family Limited Partnerships in Sophisticated Estate Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Charitable Lead Trust Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Charitable Remainder Trust Planning

2009

People's Financial and Insurance Services

Use of Private Foundations in Wealth Strategies Planning

2009

LIMRA International

Business Succession Planning

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Sale to Grantor Trusts

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Residence Trusts

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Protecting the Estate from Taxes and Creditors - Family Limited Partnerships

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Making the Most of Life Insurance - Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Revocable Living Trusts: Will They Work - Effectively Using Revocable Trusts

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Problems with Traditonal Planning - Title, Beneficiary Designations and Wills

2008

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Effective Estate Planning - A New Perspective

2008

Smith Barney

The Family Limited Partnership

2008

LIMRA International

Use of Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

2008

LIMRA International

Creditor Protection Planning

2008

LIMRA International

Charitable Lead Trusts

2008

LIMRA International

The Family Limited Partnership

2008

LIMRA International

The Role of the Family Office

2008

LIMRA International

Business Transfer Strategies

2008

LIMRA International

The Current State of the M&A Market

2008

LIMRA International

Business Valuation Techniques

2008

Financial Planning and Investement Conference

Current Issues in Inherited IRAs and Trusts

2008

AdviceOne, LLC

Use of Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

2008

Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Rhode Island

Leveraging the Power of Gifts in Estate Planning

2008

Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Rhode Island

IRD and Retirement Plans

2007

Trust Administration in Connecticut

Trust Administration in Connecticut

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Sale to Grantor Trusts

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Residence Trusts

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Protecting the Estate from Taxes and Creditors - Family Limited Partnerships

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Making the Most of Life Insurance - Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Revocable Living Trusts: Will They Work - Effectively Using Revocable Trusts

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Problems with Traditional Planning - Title, Beneficiary Designations and Wills

2007

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques

Effective Estate Planning - A New Perspective

2007

Succession Planning for Single-Owner Businesses

Succession Planning for Single-Owner Businesses

2007

Succession Planning for Single-Owner Businesses

Succession Planning for Single-Owner Businesses

2007

LIMRA International

Charitable Lead Trusts

2007

LIMRA International

Intentionally Defective Grantors Trust

2007

LIMRA International

Family Limited Partnership

2007

LIMRA International

Solutions for Estate Planning IRA Distributions

2007

Creditor Protection Planning

Creditor Protection Planning

2007

Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

2007

Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

2007

Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

2007

Asset Protection Planning

Asset Protection Planning

2006

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Protecting the Estate from Taxes and Creditors - Family Limited Partnerships

2006

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Effective Estate Planning

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Maximizing Wealth While Minimizing Issues - Charitable Trusts

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Sale to Grantor Trusts

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts and Qualified Residence Trusts

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Making the Most of Life Insurance - Irrovacable Life Insurance Trusts

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Planning that Focuses on What Clients Really Care About: Counseling-Orientated Estate Planning that Avoids Ethics Traps

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Revocable Living Trusts: Will They Work? - Effectively Using Revocable Trusts

2006

The 8 Greates Estate Planning Techniques in Connecticut

Problems with Traditonal Planning - Title, Beneficiary Designations and Wills

2006

Post-Mortem Estate Planning

Post-Mortem Estate Planning: Minimizing Taxes and Optimizing Results

2006

LIMRA International

Trust Administration in Connecticut

2006

Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Rhode Island

Leveraging the Power of Gifts in Estate Planning

2006

Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Rhode Island

IRD and Retirement Plans

2006

Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Rhode Island

Principles of Estate Planning as they Relate to Trust Accounting

N/A

Planning Opportunities Under TRA 2012 - An Update

Planning possibilities available under TRA 2010

N/A

Northwestern Mutual

Planning Opportunities under the 2010 Tax Act

N/A

LIMRA International

Planning under the 2012 TRA

Publications

2013

Planning under the New American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Planning under the New American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

2013

Legacy Counsellors, P.C. Blog Sphere of Care

2013

Wealthcounsel Quarterly Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!

2003

GIVING - Philanthropy for Everyone GIVING - Philanthropy for Everyone

2002

"Strictly Business" Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses "Strictly Business” Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses

1999

"Generations" Planning for Your Legacy "Generations" Planning for Your Legacy

Languages

English

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