Lyn Gammill Walker practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration. She assists clients with the full range of planning techniques for tax-effective intergenerational and charitable transfers. She also prepares, and advises those preparing, probate documents, estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns as well as represents estates before the IRS and DRS on audit. In addition, Lyn actively administers trusts and advises trustees. Lyn is particularly active in the area of charitable giving through her work with Leave A Legacy Connecticut and various not-for-profit organizations. Lyn also serves as Shipman & Goodwin's Diversity Partner.
Distinctions
· AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
· Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Estate Planning & Probate; 2006-2012
· Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Trusts & Estates; 1999-2012
· Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association
· Connecticut Bar Association
· Connecticut Bar Foundation - James W. Cooper Fellow
· Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford: Past President
· Planned Giving Group of Connecticut: Former Board Member
Community Involvement
· United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut: Board Member
· Leave A Legacy Connecticut: Statewide Co-Chair (1999-2008)
· Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Former Chair, Advisory Committee
· Duncaster Foundation: Former Chair
· Florence Griswold Museum: Advisory Council
· Greater Hartford Arts Council: Former Board Member
· Gray Lodge, Shelter for Women: Advisory Council
· St. John's Church, West Hartford: Former Warden, Vestry
· Hartford Hospital: Corporator
Publications
May 19, 2011, Retroactive Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax Legislation Passed
February 15, 2011, Estate and Gift Tax Changes
December 21, 2010, New Legislation Affects Federal Estate, Gift, and GST Taxes
November 2010, Year-End Planning Reminders
January 29, 2010, Important Estate Tax Law Changes Now in Effect
News
September 2, 2011, "Best Lawyers in America" Recognizes 30 Lawyers from the Firm
April 2011, 35 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named a "Top Lawyer" in Hartford County
October 28, 2010, "Super Lawyers" Recognizes 47 Lawyers From Shipman & Goodwin LLP
September 23, 2010, "Best Lawyers In America" Recognizes 27 Lawyers from Shipman & Goodwin LLP
August 19, 2010, Attorney Lyn Gammill Walker Honored With Award From Greater Hartford Estate and Business Planning Council
October 27, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
August 10, 2009, 25 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2010 Best Lawyers in America"
March 2, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars and Featured in Connecticut Magazine
December 4, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2009 Best Lawyers in America"
November 7, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
April 25, 2008, Attorneys Named By Super Lawyers®
September 1, 2007, Nineteen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2008
August 15, 2007, Shipman & Goodwin Partner Named President of the Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford
February 1, 2006, Thirty-Five Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named Connecticut "Super Lawyers®"
September 1, 2005, Seventeen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2006
Events
May 20, 2010, Empowered Giving: Just for Women
May 6, 2010, An Estate Planning Update
March 5, 2008, Charitable Giving with Charitable Trusts
November 9, 2006, Why Start A Bequest Program and How to Use the Leave A Legacy Program
September 14, 2006, New Opportunity for Gifts from IRAs -- Courtesy of the Pension Protection Act of 2006
October 2, 2005, Taking Care of Ourselves and Those We Love