Tax Law Trusts and Estates
Laura Weintraub Beck
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Laura Weintraub Beck is Firm-wide Chairman and Managing Director of Cummings & Lockwood. She is based in the Greenwich office. She focuses her practice on estate planning, including business succession planning and planning for real estate holdings, estate administration, probate litigation and trust administration.
Laura was formerly the Chairman of Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group. In addition, she was previously Director of Client Communication for the Private Clients Group and in charge of attorney training for several years. Prior to attending law school, Laura worked for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee drafting reports and legislation relating to crime and drug policies.
Overview
- Columbia University, J.D., graduated 2000
- Harvard University, M.P.P. , graduated 1995
- Trinity College, B.A., graduated 1992
- Connecticut, 2000
- New York, 2001
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation - Professional Advisors Council, Chair of Emeritus Counsel
- Liberation Programs - Director
- New Canaan Country School, Alumni Council - Former Member
- Connecticut Bar Association, Estate & Probate Section - Executive Committee Member
- Fairfield County Bar Association - Member
- Greenwich Bar Association - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut - Director and former Chairman of the Board
- Greenwich Tree Conservancy - Advisory Board Member
- Metropolitan Museum of Art - Professional Advisory Council, Member
- Truglia Thumbelina Fund - Foundation Board Member
- Connecticut, 2000
- New York, 2001
- Fairfield County's Community Foundation - Professional Advisors Council, Chair of Emeritus Counsel
- Liberation Programs - Director
- New Canaan Country School, Alumni Council - Former Member
- Connecticut Bar Association, Estate & Probate Section - Executive Committee Member
- Fairfield County Bar Association - Member
- Greenwich Bar Association - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut - Director and former Chairman of the Board
- Greenwich Tree Conservancy - Advisory Board Member
- Metropolitan Museum of Art - Professional Advisory Council, Member
- Truglia Thumbelina Fund - Foundation Board Member
- Columbia University, J.D., graduated 2000
- Harvard University, M.P.P. , graduated 1995
- Trinity College, B.A., graduated 1992
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Tax Law, Stamford (2024)
- Tax Law, Stamford (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- The American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
- Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide, Notable Practitioner, 2019 - Present
- Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2013 - Present
- Greenwich YWCA BRAVA Award Honoree, 2016, which recognizes women achievers who have excelled in their professional careers and who also volunteer their time and talent to help others.
News & Media
Additional Information
- Articles/Publications
- Death Taxes in Connecticut, 4th Edition, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Drafting Wills in Connecticut, 3rd Edition, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Drafting Trusts in Connecticut, 2nd Edition, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Connecticut Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
- Revocable Trusts and Trust Administration, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Incapacity, Powers of Attorney and Adoption in Connecticut, 4th Edition, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Connecticut Probate Deskbook, co-author, Thomson Reuters
- Family and Business Succession Planning, 2014 Edition, Inside the Minds, co-author, Aspatore
- Estate Planning Client Strategies, 2012 Edition, Inside the Minds, co-author, Aspatore
- Practice Areas
- Private Client Group
- Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Fiduciary and Trustee Services
- Wealth Protection Planning
- Philanthropic Giving
- International Estate and Tax Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Trusts and Estates Litigation
- Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals
- Estate Planning for Corporate Executives
- Estate Planning for Collectors, Authors, Artists and Musicians
- Family Office and Closely Held Business Group
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