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Jeff is the managing member of Trustlawyer, LLC in Rocky Hill, Connecticut ( Hartford County). He has an “AV” rating in Martindale-Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He’s a graduate of the University of Connecticut Law School and has done graduate study in tax law at New York University.
He works with successful individuals, families and business owners to design wealth transfer plans that benefit families, employees and charities. He has extensive experience representing both executors and contestants in will contests and has settled many large and complex estates.
Jeff has written over twenty five national articles and has lectured widely at seminars throughout the country including the University of Miami, Notre Dame, Duke University and Southern Methodist University Estate Planning Institutes, The State Bar of Texas Advanced Probate Course and the New Mexico and Oklahoma Tax Institutes.
He’s listed in “The Best Lawyers in America, Superlawyers and in “Who’s Who in American Law.” He’s been quoted several times in “Newsweek” and named as one of the State’s top lawyers in Connecticut Magazine and in Hartford Magazine.
Jeff is an avid fan of the New Britain Rock Cats, shoots in pistol and rifle competitions and is a certified scuba diver. He especially enjoys photography, primarily in New Mexico and Texas. He lives in a cabin in the woods with his wife, Morreene, a herd of cats and assorted woodland creatures.
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Acquired: 1973
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21 New Britain Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
Hartford, CT
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Posted by Bob | March 24, 2012
Mr Crown set up my NFA Trust so I can now purchase Class III items like firearm silencers, SBRs and machineguns. The trust is a fantastic way to manage these types of weapons. The trust was done quickly and the fees were reasonable. I'm very pleased I had him set up my Trust.
Posted by Mary Jean Agostini | March 23, 2011
I have been a client of Attorney Crowns for 5 years. He has assisted me in the areas of trusts, prenuptial agreements and living wills. He is a master in his field and communicates that expertise to his clients flawlessly. I would highly recommend anyone needing great legal advice in these areas to...
Posted by Robert A. Labbe Chairman/CEO, LAB SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | June 2, 2010
Jeffrey L. Crown has been my estate-planning attorney for 20 years. He has offered his personal and professional advice and guidance, which has been invaluable, giving me assurance and confidence with his recommendations. Attorney Crown's years of estate-planning has made him a remarkable leader and ...
Posted by Jonathan W. Webb, QFP, CFP | May 7, 2010
I personally have had the priviledge to work with Attorney Crown, and so have other members of my firm. Jeff has always provided unsurpassed knowledge of estate planning. His knowledge in this field clearly sets the standard for practitioners and educators to follow. Many attorneys and CPAs consult w...
Posted by Neal | April 28, 2010
I've had wills and trusts drawn for me in the past by general practice attorneys. Jeff specializes in trust law, and I can tell you there's a huge difference in the quality and thoughtfulness of the product. There are so many concepts to think about when preparing documents such as these. Jeff is ...
"I endorse this lawyer's work. We worked together on several NFA firearms trust for clients in his sate. Jeff is very responsive and did a great job with us and the client."
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Estate planning lawyer
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top Estate and Trust Lawyers, Connecticut Super Lawyers
1985
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1983
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1983
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1973
AmJur Awards in Estate Planning and in Creditors' Rights, Lawyers Cooperative
2008 - Present
Managing Member, Trustlawyer, LLC
1976 - 2008
Lawyer, Private practice
1973 - 1976
Attorney (Trust Law), The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company
2008 - Present
The Hundred Club of ConnecticutDirector
2007 - Present
Hartford Bow Tie Swap ClubBow Tie Swapper
2003 - Present
The Hospital of Central ConnecticutCorporator
2003 - Present
Mattabassett Rifle and Pistol ClubMember
1983 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow
1976 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationExecutive Committee, Estates and Probate Section
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2012
Frequently Forgotten Factors in Pre-Nuptial Pacts
2009
Fiduciaries and Firearms - Estate Planning and Settlement for Gun Owners
2009
Winning the Estate Settlement Game - Home Runs and Strikeouts
2008
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: Landmines in Estate Settlement and Litigation
2005
Asset Protection in Plain English
2004
Some Stories of Successful Succession - and Some Not
2003
Mickey Rooney Meets Liz Taylor - Planning for the Second Marriage and Beyond
2001
Don't Get a "D" for Drafting - A Desultory Discussion of Diverse Delicts in Designing Dispositive Documents
1999
Mo' Work, Mo' Money, Mo' Fun -- Building and Estate Planning Practice
1998
Probate Appeals
1997
Emotional, Tax and Other Factors in Trustee Selection and Removal
1996
The Means of Grace and the Hope of Glory -- Avoiding Malpractice Exposure in Estate Planning
1992
Prophylaxis for Probate Practitionrs - Malpractice Polices and Malpractice Prevention
1992
Preventive Medicine for the "California Disease -- Avoiding Malpractice Exposure in Estate Planning
1989
! Battle Stations ! - Evasive, Defensive and Attack Maneuvers for Will Contests
1981
Tax Planning for Close Order of Deaths
1980
Last Requests - The Right to Die and Anatomical Gifts
1979
The Emotionally Disabled Trustee
1979
Planning for Will Contests
1979
Free Lunch? Non-Interest Loans, Leasebacks and Net Gifts
1979
Naked Death Benefits - An Estate Planning Opportunity?
1978
Advanced Estate Planning and Administration
1978
The Marital Deduction After TRA '76
1978
Planning for Incapacity
1977
Tax Reform Act of 1976
1976
Mechanics of Estate and Gift Tax Computations
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