Stuart T. Cox, Jr.

Stuart T. Cox, Jr.

Red Bank, NJ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA

42 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates

Biography

Member

Stuart Cox concentrates his practice in all aspects of trust and estate law, including asset analysis and preparation of a full range of estate planning documents. He has extensive experience in the areas of lifetime and post-mortem estate tax planning, federal and state taxation of gifts and estates, fiduciary income taxation, and related real estate, corporate and commercial law. Mr. Cox is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, and was formerly a shareholder of the firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, serving as co-chair of its trust and estates department.

Stuart and his wife Judy have lived in Little Silver since 1972 and have two daughters.

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Monmouth Bar Association
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey (Past President)

    Civic and Charitable Activities

    • Community Foundation of New Jersey (Member, Legal Advisory Committee)
    • Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter (Director & Member of Planned Giving Advisory Committee)
    • Planned Giving Advisory Council of Monmouth University (Member)
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA

    42 Best Lawyers awards

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    Overview

    • English

    • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1971
    • English
    • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1971

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2025)
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2024)
    • Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2020)
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2018)
    • Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2017)
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2016)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
    • Trusts and Estates

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