How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a estate planning case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Katherine offer a free consultation?

Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine'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. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Greenwich?

Katherine 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 — Katherine 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 Katherine?

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. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Katherine accepting new estate planning clients right now?

Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Katherine Cotter Gent, Estate Planning Attorney

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Katherine Cotter Gent is a principal based in Greenwich, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Probate. Katherine has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC.

Based in: Greenwich, CT
Experience: over 11 years
Known for: Estate Planning · General · Probate

Handles Estate Planning, General, and Probate matters from Greenwich, CT.
Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Katherine's practice areas in Greenwich

Katherine concentrates on estate planning, general, probate, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Planning cases in Greenwich, Connecticut

Katherine takes estate planning matters in Greenwich, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

General cases in Greenwich, Connecticut

Katherine takes general matters in Greenwich, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Probate cases in Greenwich, Connecticut

Katherine takes probate matters in Greenwich, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Greenwich, Connecticut

Katherine takes trusts matters in Greenwich, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Katherine Cotter Gent, estate planning attorney serving Greenwich

Katherine Cotter Gent is a principal based in Greenwich, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Probate. Katherine has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Katherine works from Greenwich, Connecticut and takes on estate planning matters across the region.

Katherine (“Kacie”) Cotter Gent is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office. Kacie joined Cummings & Lockwood in 2016 and focuses her practice on estate planning, which includes the drafting of Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care documents. She also advises high net worth individuals on estate and taxation issues, including estate and gift tax planning, generation-skipping transfer tax planning and income tax planning. In addition, Kacie has experience with estate and trust administration, in which she represents Executors/Personal Representatives and Trustees and assists such fiduciaries throughout the estate and trust administration process.

Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Kacie served as a Legal Intern with various organizations, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Pratt & Whitney, the Office of the Connecticut Attorney General and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Professional Recognition

•Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2022 - Present
•The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch', 2021 - Present

Civic and Philanthropic Activity

•Ron Foley Foundation, Volunteer
•Kingswood Oxford School, 2008 Class Agent

Articles/Publications/Presentations

•Drafting Wills in Connecticut, 3rd Edition, co-author, Thomson Reuters
•'Quid Pro Quo for Charitable Gifts', Webinar, January 20, 2021, Trusts & Estates Magazine
•'Quid Pro Quo and Fundraising Events', Trusts & Estates Magazine, June 2020 Issue, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Rachel B.G. Sherman
•'Quid Pro Quo Isn't Just a Political Issue', Trusts & Estates Magazine, May 2020, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Rachel B.G. Sherman
•'Living Will and Appointment of Health Care Representative, Connecticut, Practical Law Guide, co-author, Thomson Reuters
•Advance Health Care Directive, Connecticut, Practical Law Guide, co-author, Thomson Reuters

Articles

•Quid Pro Quo and Fundraising Events
• Quid Pro Quo isnt Just a Political Issue

Books & Guides

•Living Wills and Appointment of Health Care Representatives in Connecticut
• Advance Health Care Directives in Connecticut

News & Press Releases

• 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in Connecticut for 2023
• Greenwich Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
• 12 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2022
• Five Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Recognized as “Ones to Watch” in 2021 by The Best Lawyers in America
• 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

Videos

• 2025-2026 Estate and Gift Tax Law Update

• 2024 Current Estate and Gift Tax Environment

• Current Estate and Gift Tax Environment

Working with Katherine on a estate planning matter

Katherine (“Kacie”) Cotter Gent is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office. Kacie joined Cummings & Lockwood in 2016 and focuses her practice on estate planning, which includes the drafting of Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care documents. She also advises high net worth individuals on estate and…

Clients Katherine works with

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, general, and probate matters in Greenwich and the surrounding Connecticut area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Katherine studied and practices

University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D. · 2015
Connecticut College B.A. in Government and Economics Connecticut College cum laude Connecticut College 2012 with distinction in Economics
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Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

New York
2025 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
2015 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in University of Connecticut School of Law and — in Connecticut College B.A. in Government and Economics Connecticut College cum laude Connecticut College 2012 with distinction in Economics.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed J.D. in University of Connecticut School of Law and — in Connecticut College B.A. in Government and Economics Connecticut College cum laude Connecticut College 2012 with distinction in Economics. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Katherine Cotter Gent's office in Greenwich

Katherine's primary office is at Two Greenwich Plaza, , Greenwich, CT, 06830. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Two Greenwich Plaza,

Greenwich, CT 06830

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine Cotter Gent — 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 Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine'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; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Greenwich, 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 Katherine

Katherine 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. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katherine'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 Katherine Cotter Gent

How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine'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. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Greenwich?
Katherine 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 — Katherine 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 Katherine?
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. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Estate Planning attorneys serving Greenwich, Hartford and Stamford in Connecticut

Katherine handles estate planning matters throughout Connecticut. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified estate planning attorneys in that community.

Katherine Cotter Gent, Estate Planning Attorney in Greenwich, Connecticut

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Katherine's practice areas in Greenwich