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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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Posted by Jonathan W. Webb, QFP, CFP | May 7, 2010
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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 with 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.
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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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Posted by Lillian | April 20, 2010
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After my husband died,I became the owner of a multimillion dollar business. I knew we had stocks, IRS's, insurance policies, property, etc. We also had a family of three, their sposus, and grandchildren. Prior to my husband's death, I was a domestic engineer, active in community affairs, school and church. I depended upon my husband for handling all money matters. It was all overpowering. I knew II had to have legal advice to sort out my life. After some time with Jeff Crown, I knew every detail there is to know about a will, especially when a family and a business are involved. I now know of wills, taxes, power of attorney, and much more. He continues to keep me informed of all the latest changes that come about with taxes. When you need him, he is always there--immediately. When you leave his office you feel what you have accomplished. He know his stuff, he is knowledgeable and there is no use of legal jargon to you do not understand. I called a business person with much money who I recommended and her spontaneous relpyAfter 10 years I still hear from Jeff about new changes. He answer was "I think he's an excellent guy. He knows a lot about a little. Thanks for the referral."
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Posted by Bill | April 15, 2010
Simply Outstanding
Jeff Crown combines an unusually deep technical knowledge of Trusts and Estates law with an equally deep concern for his clients. He avoids lawyer-ese, making the often complicated points we discussed very clear. His employees are also consumate professionals. Jeff guided my sister and me on how to handle a fairly complicated estate plan involving discounted real estate and a special needs trust. I would recommend Jeff without one second's hesitation to anyone who's looking for a top-tier Trusts and Estate attorney.
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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."