Rachel Rhein Zarghami

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Rachel Rhein Zarghami: Attorney with Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Biography

Rachel Rhein Zarghami is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. Rachel focuses her practice on estate and tax planning, and represents wealthy individuals and families, tax-exempt organizations, banks and trust companies, family offices and private trust companies and other clients in a wide range of matters. She regularly creates wills, trusts and business entities structured to be both tax-efficient and practical.

Rachel also has experience in estate administration, trust administration, incapacity planning and tax planning for international clients. She is also one of three lawyers selected to train Associates in the Firm's Trusts and Estates practice, and is a member of the Firm's Drafting Committee.

Professional Recognition

•Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2009 - 2012, 2017-Present

Civic and Philanthropic Activity

•Darien Nature Center, President of the Board of Directors
•Stamford Hospital Foundation, Board of Directors
•Hackers for Hope, Board of Directors
•Holly Pond School, Parents’ Association Member
•The Windward School, Parents’ Association Member
•Darien YMCA, 2012-2013 Capital Campaign, Committee Member
•New Canaan Country School, Alumni Class Representative
•Wee Burn Country Club, Junior Activity Committee Co-Chair

Articles/Publications/Presentations

•2019 Year-End Summary of Federal, Connecticut and New York Estate, Gift and Transfer Tax Update
•2018 Federal and Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax Update
•Estate Planning with Portability and Higher Exemption Amounts
•10 Estate Planning Pointers for the Modern Family

News & Press Releases

• 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2019 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
• 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2018 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
• 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers and 2017 Rising Stars

Videos

• Post-Mortem Liquidity: 6166, Life Insurance and Loans

• Secure Act and Its Impact on Estate Planning

• 2022 Federal and State Tax Law Update

• 2019 Year-End Summary of Federal, Connecticut and New York Estate, Gift and Transfer Tax Update

• 2018 Federal and Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax

• Estate Planning with Portability and Higher Exemption Amounts

• 10 Estate Planning Pointers for the Modern Family

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Private Clients Group
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Wealth Protection Planning
  • Philanthropic Giving
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate Planning for Corporate Executives

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 120, Stamford, CT 06901
University Attended:
Tulane University, B.S., Finance and Marketing, 2002
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2008, New York; 2005, Connecticut
Memberships:

Professional Organizations

•Connecticut Bar Association, Estate Planning Section, Member
•New York State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Law Section, Member

Birth Information:
New York, N.Y., July 2, 1980
ISLN:
918383868

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