Andrew M. Gilstein - a Warwick, United States Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer

Warwick Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning and Probate
Corporate Formations, Business Entities and Shareholder Disputes
Sale of Businesses
Real Estate Sales and Purchases
Tax Litigation

Attorney Information

Overview

The Firm's administrative partner, Andy was born and raised in Rhode Island. He received his B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1975, and his J.D. from Albany Law School of Union College in 1978. Andy is a member of Friendship Lodge of Touro Fraternal Association, as well as a former President and Board member. He is also a member of the Rhode Island Jewish Cemetery Association.

The focus of Andy's practice includes business formation, commercial and residential real estate, commercial transactions, contracts and leases, employment contracts and human resources, estate planning, partnerships & limited liability companies, probate administration, real estate & title litigation, taxation & State tax litigation, zoning and land use. He also provides counsel to non-profit organizations, including Temples and social service agencies, and lectures on topics relating to revocable trusts and avoidance of probate.

Andy successfully litigated Rhode Island's most important tax residency case, DeBlois v. Clark, 764 A.2d 727 (R.I. 2001), which has resulted in potential savings to many Rhode Islanders who have moved their primary residence to Florida. He was recently successful in overturning an IRS audit opinion relating to capital gains treatment for inventors under IRC § 1235.

Andy may also be contacted through his paralegal, Cathy Brien, at cbrien@gklfirm.com - 401-751-1500, Ext. 111.

Education

Legal Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York, 1978
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, 1975
  B.A.
  Honors: With Distinction
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Armstrong, Gibbons & Gnys, LLP, Partner

Classes and Seminars

Estate Planning and Revocable Trusts
Rhode Island Estate Tax, Bryant College MST Studies, 2011

Pro Bono Activities

Past President - Friendship Lodge Touro Fraternal Association

Representative Cases

DeBlois v. Clark
- Citation: 764 A2d 727
- Court: Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Year: 2001

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island, 1978
U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 1978
U.S. Tax Court

Other Affiliations

Rhode Island Bar Association
American Bar Association
Friendship Lodge of Touro Fraternal Association (Member)
Rhode Island Jewish Cemetery Association (Member)

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Contact

Warwick, RI

300 Metro Center Blvd.
Suite 150A
Warwick, RI 02886

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Phone: 401-751-1500, ext. 123

Fax: 401-739-1932

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.gklfirm.com

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