Mr. George Lewis Smith

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Mr. George Lewis Smith: Attorney with Cummings & Lockwood LLC
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Biography

George practices in all areas of estate and trust planning and administration, including advising individuals on the tax consequences associated with planning for the disposition of assets. In addition to representing individuals in their estate planning matters, he represents individuals, banks, and trust companies serving in fiduciary capacities. Mr. Smith also assists individuals in designing charitable giving plans.

He is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New York, and Florida and is a member of the bar association in each of these states. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee of the Estates and Probate Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. In addition, he is an Emeritus Professional Advisor of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Professional Advisory Council

Professional Recognition

• fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, 2001 - Present

• The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts & Estates Law, 2006 - Present

• New England Super Lawyers for Estate Planning & Probate, 2006 - Present

• Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, 2020 - Present

• Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth, 2021 - Present

Articles/Publications/Presentations

• Speaker, Estate Administration, Greenwich Bar Association

• Speaker, Connecticut Bar Association - Various Topics on Estate Planning & Administration

• Speaker, Estate Planning, Stamford Regional Bar Association

• Speaker, Will Awareness, Archdiocese of New York

• Speaker, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 2024 Annual Meeting Symposium

American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel.

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Trust and Estate Administration Disputes
  • Private Clients Group

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Trinity College, B.A., 1978
Law School Attended:
St. John's University, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, New York; 1985, Florida; 1988, Connecticut
Memberships:
Connecticut (Member, Executive Committee, Estates and Probate Section) and New York State Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Lower Fairfield County Estate Planning Council; American Heart Association (Co-Chair, Connecticut Advisory Council).
ISLN:
903622781

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Extremely knowledgeable. Excellent advice regarding issues related to our estate and trusts. Turnkey process. We have very high confidence that our estate is now expertly planned. Highly recommend...

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