Ralph E. Slater - Wilton, CT
Attorney at Gregory and Adams, P.C.
Probate and Estate Administration Lawyers in Wilton, CT
190 Old Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT 06897
Wilton Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Tax
- Elder Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Ralph serves clients in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and income tax planning. He designs estate plans that help individuals achieve their personal goals while minimizing taxes. He also represents fiduciaries in connection with their administration of trusts and estates and handles tax audits and appeals.
Ralph's intimate knowledge of the complexities of probate litigation and tax law enables him to obtain successful resolutions and financial savings for families and for executors of estates in conflict. Ralph has successfully defended several estates against conflicting claims by multiple jurisdictions, each asserting the right to tax the decedent or his estate
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1973
J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1973
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Non Legal Education
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Princeton University,
Princeton,
New Jersey, 1970
B.A.
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Princeton University,
Princeton,
New Jersey, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal
Pro Bono Activities
- Town of Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, Counsel,1979–1981
- Wilton Chamber of Commerce Director, 2005–2013
- Wilton Chamber of Commerce, President, 2008–2009
- Wilton Chamber of Commerce President, 2010-2011
- Wilton Chamber of Commerce President, 2011-2012
Ancillary Businesses
Wilton Bank - Chairman of the Board, 1985-2014
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1973
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1984
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1984
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
- U.S. Tax Court, 1983
Other Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association, 1973 - Present
- Western CT Estate Planning Council, 1992 - 1998 (Director)
- CBA-Estate and Probate Section, 1992 - 1998 (Executive Committee)
Contact
190 Old Ridgefield Road
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: 203-571-6310
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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