Rex Edmund Gustafson, Estate Planning Attorney in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatDonnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider
Ridgefield, CT
Practicing estate planning in Ridgefield since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Rex Edmund Gustafson is a member based in Ridgefield, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate. Rex has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Ridgefield, CT
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Probate · Real Estate
- Handles Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate matters from Ridgefield, CT.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Rex Edmund Gustafson: Rex Edmund Gustafson is a member based in Ridgefield, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate. Rex has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Rex's practice areas in Ridgefield
Rex concentrates on estate planning, probate, real estate, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rex handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning cases in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Rex takes estate planning matters in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rex agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Rex takes probate matters in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rex agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Rex takes real estate matters in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rex agrees to represent you.
Zoning cases in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Rex takes zoning matters in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rex agrees to represent you.
Biography
Rex Edmund Gustafson, estate planning attorney serving Ridgefield
Rex Edmund Gustafson is a member based in Ridgefield, CT. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate. Rex has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Rex works from Ridgefield, Connecticut and takes on estate planning matters across the region.
Mr. Rex Edmund Gustafson is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, probate, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Rex received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Rex practices at Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider in Ridgefield, CT.
How Rex handles estate planning matters
Mr. Rex Edmund Gustafson is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, probate, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Rex received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Rex practices at Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider in Ridgefield, CT.
Who Rex represents
Rex reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, probate, and real estate matters in Ridgefield and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Rex studied and practices
Western New England College
J.D. · 1976
University of Connecticut
B.A. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Rex's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1981 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
1976 · ACTIVE
Rex studied at J.D. in Western New England College and B.A. in University of Connecticut.
Law school and academic background
Rex completed J.D. in Western New England College and B.A. in University of Connecticut. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rex runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Rex's legal honors and published work
Rex has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Rex's professional memberships and bar associations
Danbury, Connecticut and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Rex Edmund Gustafson's office in Ridgefield
Rex's primary office is at 150 Danbury Road Suite 101, Ridgefield, CT, 06877. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Donnelly, McNamara, Gustafson, Jewell & Schneider
150 Danbury Road Suite 101
Ridgefield, CT 06877
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How to hire Rex Edmund Gustafson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rex usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rex charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rex's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Rex will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Ridgefield, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Rex
Rex discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Rex confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rex's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rex Edmund Gustafson
How much does it cost to hire Rex for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rex walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rex offer a free consultation?
Rex charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rex's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Rex's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Rex gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rex take my case if I'm outside Ridgefield?
Rex is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Rex will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Rex?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Rex will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rex accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Rex's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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