Jeffrey L Crown

Jeffrey L Crown

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 52 years

Probate Lawyer at Rocky Hill, CT
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Litigation

21 New Britain Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 32%

We assist individuals and families to pass the right assets to the right people at the right time and in the right way. We have created the "Work Incentive Trust"(sm) to make sure that children and grandchildren appreciate the value of education and work and become useful, productive citizens.

53 years

32%
Probate 32%

We have settled many large and complex estates. We assist executors and trustees in navigating the tax and administrative maze of estate administration. Jeff has tried or participated in over fifteen will contests.

53 years

32%
Trusts 32%

Plan and draft all types of trusts including bypass trusts, life insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable remainder and lead trusts and grantor retained annuity trusts.

53 years

32%
Litigation 4%

An aging population. Greedy relatives. Bad economy. The perfect recipe for a will or "lifetime transfer" contest. We have extensive experience representing clients on both sides of all types of trust and estate litigation. This includes contests, construction suits, removal of trustees and other types of fiduciary litigation.

53 years

4%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 52 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey L Crown

21 New Britain Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067

Law Offices of Jeffrey L Crown

Hartford, CT

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Jeffrey L Crown's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bob | March 24, 2012

NFA Trust lawyer

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

Review of Attorney Jeff Crown

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... contact Jeff immediately. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by Robert A. Labbe Chairman/CEO, LAB SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. | June 2, 2010

Estate Planning Lawyer on Top of his Game

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 ...has been quite beneficial to all his clients and me. I personally recommend Attorney Jeffrey Crown to anyone requiring estate-planning guidance.

Posted by Jonathan W. Webb, QFP, CFP | May 7, 2010

Trust Lawyer, LLC Review

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...ith Jeff to leverage his expertise on their own cases. At the client level, he is very empathetic and approachable. He spends a great deal of time listening and understanding what the client wants and needs before making and executing recommendations. His documents are unique in that they reflect the client's individual desires in clear and straightforward language that is far from boilerplate. I look forward to working with Jeff for years to come.

Posted by Neal | April 28, 2010

Excellent, Experienced Will and Trust Lawyer

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 ...able to explain them in language that's easy to understand and then incorporate them into the drafts with the proper legal language. I feel I have a most thorough and expert set of trust documents now, and that they'll "do their job" if and when necessary.

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Jeffrey L Crown's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Goldman

Estate planning lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Member, Trustlawyer, LLC

1976 - 2008

Lawyer, Private practice

1973 - 1976

Attorney (Trust Law), The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company

Associations

2008 - Present

The Hundred Club of Connecticut

Director

2007 - Present

Hartford Bow Tie Swap Club

Bow Tie Swapper

2003 - Present

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Corporator

2003 - Present

Mattabassett Rifle and Pistol Club

Member

1983 - Present

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Fellow

1976 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Executive Committee, Estates and Probate Section

Education

1973

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

University of Hartford

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

New York University School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2012

When Family Law and Trusts and Estates Intersect

Frequently Forgotten Factors in Pre-Nuptial Pacts

2009

Hartford Probate Forum

Fiduciaries and Firearms - Estate Planning and Settlement for Gun Owners

2009

Conn. Society of CPAs - Continuing Education Program

Winning the Estate Settlement Game - Home Runs and Strikeouts

2008

Planned Giving Group of Connecticut

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: Landmines in Estate Settlement and Litigation

2005

CSCPA Estate Planning Forum

Asset Protection in Plain English

2004

Duke University Estate Planning Seminar

Some Stories of Successful Succession - and Some Not

2003

Southern New Mexico Estate Planning Institute

Mickey Rooney Meets Liz Taylor - Planning for the Second Marriage and Beyond

2001

Southern New Mexico Estate Planning Institute

Don't Get a "D" for Drafting - A Desultory Discussion of Diverse Delicts in Designing Dispositive Documents

1999

Southern New Mexico Estate Planning Institute

Mo' Work, Mo' Money, Mo' Fun -- Building and Estate Planning Practice

1998

CT Bar Ass'n. Probate Litigation Seminar

Probate Appeals

1997

Southern New Mexico Estate Planning Institute

Emotional, Tax and Other Factors in Trustee Selection and Removal

1996

Southern New Mexico Estate Planning Institute

The Means of Grace and the Hope of Glory -- Avoiding Malpractice Exposure in Estate Planning

1992

University of Miani Estate Planning Instutute

Prophylaxis for Probate Practitionrs - Malpractice Polices and Malpractice Prevention

1992

Connecticut Bar Association CLE Program

Preventive Medicine for the "California Disease -- Avoiding Malpractice Exposure in Estate Planning

1989

University of Miani Estate Planning Instutute

! Battle Stations ! - Evasive, Defensive and Attack Maneuvers for Will Contests

1981

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute

Tax Planning for Close Order of Deaths

1980

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute

Last Requests - The Right to Die and Anatomical Gifts

1979

University of Miani Estate Planning Instutute

The Emotionally Disabled Trustee

1979

Stat Bar of Texas Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Course

Planning for Will Contests

1979

SMU Estate Planning Seminar

Free Lunch? Non-Interest Loans, Leasebacks and Net Gifts

1979

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute

Naked Death Benefits - An Estate Planning Opportunity?

1978

University of Connecticut Law School - CT Bar Ass'n

Advanced Estate Planning and Administration

1978

Oklahoma State Tax Institute

The Marital Deduction After TRA '76

1978

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute

Planning for Incapacity

1977

Colby College Tax Institute

Tax Reform Act of 1976

1976

Trusts and Estates Tax Laws Seminar (1976 Tax Reform Act)

Mechanics of Estate and Gift Tax Computations

Publications

2012

Conn. Bar Ass'n. Estates and Probate Newsletter - May, 2012 Frequently Forgotten Factors in Pre-Nuptial Pacts

2010

CT Bar Estates & Probate Newsletter -- December, 2010 Some Shortcomings of Short Health Care Directives

1992

U. of Miami Estate Planning Institute Prophylaxis for Probate Practitioners: Malpractice Policies and Malpractice Prevention

1989

U. of Miami Estate Planning Institute ! Battle Stations ! Evasive, Defensive and Attack Maneuvers for Will Contests

1981

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute Tax Planning and Drafting for Close Order of Deaths

1980

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute Last Requests -- The Right to Die and Anatomical Gifts

1980

Trusts & Estates Planning for Emotionally Disabled Beneficiaries

1980

The Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal Thwarting the Will Contest -- Some Psychological Aspects of Will Drafting and Execution

1979

Southern Methodist University Estate Planning Symopsium Free Lunch? -- Non-Interest Loans, Leasebacks and Net Gifts

1979

Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute Naked Death Benefits -- An Estate Planning Opportunity?

1979

U. of Miami Estate Planning Institute The Emotionally Disabled Trustee

1979

The Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal Divorce, Remarriage and the Marital Deduction

1979

Review of Taxation of Individuals Income Tax Planning for the Terminally Ill Taxpayer

1978

Taxation For Accountants Eleventh Hour Income Tax Planning

1977

Estate Planning magazine How to Take Steps to Guard Against a Client's Incompetence

1977

The Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal Drafting Marital Deduction Formula Clauses

1977

Trusts and Estates How to Use Estate Trusts - A Pretermitted Child in Estate Planning

1977

Practising Law Institute Senior Citizens and the Tax Reform Act of 1976

1976

Successful Estate Planning Ideas and Methods The Durable Power of Attorney - Planning for Incapacity

Languages

German

Activity

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