Stephen Gellman is Chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration. Steve assists clients with the full range of planning techniques for tax-effective inter-generational and charitable transfers. He also prepares, or 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, Steve actively administers trusts and advising trustees. Although his practice is based in Hartford, Steve regularly services clients in the firm's Lakeville, Stamford and Greenwich offices.

Steve currently serves as Chair of the firm's Hiring Committee.

Stephen Gellman is Chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration. Steve assists clients with the full range of planning techniques for tax-effective inter-generational and charitable transfers. He also prepares, or 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, Steve actively administers trusts and advising trustees. Although his practice is based in Hartford, Steve regularly services clients in the firm's Lakeville, Stamford and Greenwich offices.

Steve currently serves as Chair of the firm's Hiring Committee.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1989

Trinity College, B.A., 1985, with honors

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Distinctions

*AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

*Listed as a 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Estate Planning & Probate

*Listed as a 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Estate Planning & Probate

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association

* Connecticut Bar Association

* Hartford County Bar Association

Community Involvement

* ABC House of Simsbury: Board of Directors (1992-1999)

* Fred D. Wish Volunteer Tutor Program: Director (1991-1998)

* Simsbury Youth Hockey: Board Member (2006-present)

* YMCA Basketball: Coach (1991-1995)

* The Mark Twain House: Board of Trustees (1995-2001)