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IRS Offers Safe Harbor For Trump Account Contributions
July 16, 2026Created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump Accounts are a new, custodial-style traditional IRA that can be established for any U.S. citizen who has not reached age 18 during the calendar year and has a Social Security number.
Ashley Seth Joins Cummings & Lockwood as a Private Clients Associate in the Firm’s Greenwich Office
July 7, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that Ashley Seth has joined the firm as an Associate in the Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office.
Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Standards Governing Estate Tax Domicile Disputes
July 1, 2026In an important decision for part-time Connecticut residents, the Connecticut Supreme Court recently clarified the standards governing estate tax domicile disputes.
New York Enacts New Tax Surcharge on Non-Primary Residences
June 17, 2026New York State recently passed its 2026–2027 Budget Bill introducing a new surcharge on residential properties in New York City that are not used as the owner's primary residence. If you own a second home, investment property, or pied-à-terre in New York City, this new law could impact your property tax bill starting this summer.
Jessica C. Hodges Joins Cumming & Lockwood as an Associate in the Private Clients Group in Stamford
June 8, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that Jessica C. Hodges has joined the firm as an Associate attorney in the Private Clients Group based in Stamford, Connecticut.
Cummings & Lockwood Adds New Associate, John Orban, to Its Private Clients Practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
June 8, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that John Orban has joined the firm’s Private Clients Group in its Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, office as an Associate attorney.
Two Roads Diverge: Litigating Trust, Estate, and Fiduciary Disputes in Probate Court vs. Superior Court
June 2, 2026On June 2, 2026, Wyatt R. Jansen, Principal, and Charles W. Pieterse, Principal and Co-Head of the Fiduciary Litigation Group, at Cummings & Lockwood, delivered a presentation entitled “Two Roads Diverge: Litigating Trust, Estate, and Fiduciary Disputes in Probate Court vs. Superior Court”.
Sarah R. Gersten Joins Cummings & Lockwood as Charitable Planning Counsel
May 27, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that Sarah R. Gersten has joined the Firm as a Charitable Planning Counsel based in the West Hartford, Connecticut office.
Connecticut Enacts Sweeping Workforce and Employment Reforms Under HB 5003
May 26, 2026Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 5003, An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in Connecticut, into law on May 11, 2026. The Act introduces broad changes affecting wage transparency, workplace accommodations, contractor liability, and employee protections across multiple industries.
Alexander P. Philliou Joins Cummings & Lockwood as an Associate in the Private Clients Group
May 18, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that Alexander P. Philliou has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich, Connecticut, office.
Sydney S. Kislin Joins Cummings & Lockwood as an Associate in the Private Clients Group
May 12, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that Sydney S. Kislin has joined Cummings & Lockwood as an Associate in the Private Clients Group and is based in the firm’s West Hartford, Connecticut, office.
27 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Selected for Inclusion on the List of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2026
May 12, 2026Cummings & Lockwood is pleased to announce that 27 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the list of 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Connecticut and Florida.