Conrad Teitell, Estate Planning Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
Over 68 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, General, and Probate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PrincipalatCummings & Lockwood LLC
Stamford, CT
Practicing estate planning in Stamford since 1958.
- 68+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 6
- Bar admissions
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Conrad Teitell is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Probate. Conrad has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Stamford, CT
- Experience
- over 68 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · General · Probate
- Handles Estate Planning, General, and Probate matters from Stamford, CT.
- Over 68 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Conrad Teitell: Conrad Teitell is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Probate. Conrad has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Conrad takes on
Conrad concentrates on estate planning, general, probate, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Conrad handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Conrad takes estate planning matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Conrad agrees to represent you.
General cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Conrad takes general matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Conrad agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Conrad takes probate matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Conrad agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Conrad takes trusts matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Conrad agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Conrad Teitell — estate planning lawyer in Stamford
Conrad Teitell is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Probate. Conrad has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Conrad Teitell is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office .
Through his law practice, lectures, publications, columns and congressional activities, Conrad strives to help charitable organizations receive and donors make taxwise charitable gifts that take into account their entire estate plan for themselves and their families. He is also frequently called upon to help clients patch-up plans that have gone awry.
He has been an adjunct law professor at the University of Miami School of Law (Graduate LL.M. program in Estate Planning) since 1980 and has lectured nationwide at over 800 programs sponsored by bar associations, estate planning councils, colleges, universities, law schools and other organizations.
Conrad was the on-air tax adviser for the PBS series On the Money, has done six PBS television specials on taxes and estate planning, and taught public speaking on a six-part PBS series. He has been a commentator on National Public Radio's Marketplace.
Professional Recognition
•The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), fellow
•American Law Institute/American Bar Association, Harrison Tweed Award for Special Merit in Continuing Legal Education
•Connecticut Bar Association, Federal Tax Institute of New England's Outstanding Achievement Award
•The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - Present
•The Best Lawyers in America, Stamford, Connecticut Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year, 2012
•National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, Distinguished Estate Planner
•American Council on Gift Annuities, Lifetime Achievement Award
•Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, Distinguished Service Award
•American College of Public Relations Association, Distinguished Service to Higher Education
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
•Hartman Axley Lifetime Service Award by National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
Civic and Philanthropic Activity
•As a volunteer, he has testified for numerous charitable organizations at hearings held by the U.S. Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.
Alerts & Updates
• Client Alert - Tax-Free Direct Charitable/IRA Distributions
Articles
•Time Share Charitable Contribution Scheme: Promoter Penalized $8.4 Million
•Donors’ Charitable Pledges
• Contracts to Make a Will
• Philanthropic Tax Planning for Family Members and Charities
• Charitable Tax Planning in an Uncertain Coronavirus and Tax World
• Quid Pro Quo and Fundraising Events
• Quid Pro Quo isnt Just a Political Issue
• No Thank You: Tax, Legal and Practical Consequences of Charitable Gifts Returned to Donors
• Creating and Operating Charitable Entities
• Fractional Gifts of Art
• Deducting Charitable Art Donations
• The IRS Man Cometh for College Admission Scammers
• Cryptocurrency - Estate and Charitable Planning and Compliance
• Charitable Deduction for Gifts by Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations
• Increased Charitable Giving Through the Legacy IRA Act
• Bargain Sales to Charities: Charitable Deductions and Capital Gains Savings
• What Beats A Charitable Bequest Under The New Tax Law?
• Not Knowing the S Corp Rules Can Be Dangerous to Your Clients Wealth
• Diversifying Charitable Remainder Trust Investments
• Substantiating Charitable Deductions at the IRS
• New Federal Bill Authorizes Charitable Life-Income IRA Rollovers
• Legal Underpinnings for Formulating (And Defending) Estate Plans
• Charitable Remainder Trust Pitfalls
• Patching Up Mucked Up CRTs
• Termination of Charitable Remainder Trusts
Events
• Cool Charitable Contribution Strategies in the New Tax Climate
News & Press Releases
• 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in Connecticut for 2023
• Stamford Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
• 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch
• 24 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Connecticut’s Best Lawyers
• 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America
• 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List
• Conrad Teitell to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
• 21 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2016
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2015
How Conrad handles estate planning matters
Conrad Teitell is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office . Through his law practice, lectures, publications, columns and congressional activities, Conrad strives to help charitable organizations receive and donors make taxwise charitable gifts that take into account their entire estate plan for themselves and their families. He is also…
Who Conrad represents
Conrad reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, general, and probate matters in Stamford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University Law School
LL.B. New · 1957
University of Michigan
A.B. · 1954
Jurisdictions
Conrad's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1968 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court a
1964 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court and U
1961 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1960 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1960 · ACTIVE
New York
1958 · ACTIVE
Conrad studied at LL.B. New in Columbia University Law School and A.B. in University of Michigan.
Law school and academic background
Conrad completed LL.B. New in Columbia University Law School and A.B. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Conrad runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Conrad has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Conrad's professional memberships and bar associations
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS •American Bar Association •New York City Bar Association
membership
of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He is the author of the five-volume treatise, Philanthropy and Estate Planning. Conrad Teitell has lectured to a broad range of audiences on the subjects of taxes, wills, and estate planning. He receive
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Locations
Conrad Teitell's office in Stamford
Conrad's primary office is at Six Landmark Square, Stamford, CT, 06901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Conrad Teitell — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Conrad. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Stamford.
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How to hire Conrad Teitell — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Conrad usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Conrad charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Conrad's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Conrad will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Conrad
Conrad discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Conrad confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Conrad's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Conrad Teitell
How much does it cost to hire Conrad for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Conrad walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Conrad offer a free consultation?
Conrad charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Conrad's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Conrad's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Conrad gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Conrad take my case if I'm outside Stamford?
Conrad is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Conrad will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Conrad?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Conrad will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Conrad accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Conrad's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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