J. Vance Hancock - Wilton, CT
Attorney at Gregory and Adams, P.C.
Trusts and Estates Lawyers in Wilton, CT
190 Old Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT 06897
Wilton Trusts and Estates Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trusts and Estates
- Business Commercial Law
- Tax
- Succession Planning
- Contracts
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Attorney Information
Overview
Vance represents individuals to draft wills, trusts and powers of attorney that provide for the intended disposition of their assets while also reserving for those clients flexibility to adapt to changing legal and personal circumstances. He also provides guidance and representation to the heirs and fiduciaries of estates to bring to fruition the plans designed by their deceased relative or friend, and to comply with tax laws affecting those estates.
Vance has represented businesses in diverse industries, including, banking, chemicals, manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, architecture, digital media an consulting. Among other things Vance has assisted clients with major information technology outsourcing and purchase, development of distribution networks, software licensing and software as a service, business acquisitions and sales, resolution of business disputes and development of export control and other regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
All the while, Vance remains current in the tax law to keep clients aware of the tax consequences of their estate plans and business activities and to adjust those plans and activities as appropriate to address those consequences.
Vance enjoys working closely with his clients to assist them achieve their personal and business goals.
Education
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Legal Education
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Cornell Law School,
Ithaca,
New York, 1984
J.D.
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Cornell Law School,
Ithaca,
New York, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Yale University,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1981
B.A.
Major: Economics -
Villanova University,
Villonova,
Pennsylvania, 2019
LL.M in Taxation
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Yale University,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal
Past Positions
- Wiggin & Dana, New Haven, CT
- Consolidated Asset Recovery Corporation, Bridgeport, CT
- The Southern New England Telephone Company, New Haven, CT, 1995 - 2011
- Arch Chemicals, Inc., Norwalk, CT, 1999 - 2003
Pro Bono Activities
- Easton Public Library, Easton, Connecticut. Board of Trustees, 2006 - 2011
- Region 9 Board of Education, Redding/Easton, Connecticut. Member 2011 – 2019, Chairman 2015 – 2017
- Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Trustee 2019 – Present
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1984
- Connecticut, 1986
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1985
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
- Kentucky Bar Association, 1984 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Foundation, 2018 - Present (James W. Cooper Life Fellow)
Contact
190 Old Ridgefield Road
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: 203-571-6306
Fax: 203-834-1628
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gregoryandadams.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM, after hours: by appointment
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