Gentry C. Collins

Gentry C. Collins is a highly skilled estate planning and probate attorney at Stites & Harbison in Lexington, Kentucky. Since being licensed in 2018, she has focused her practice on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning and administration. As a trusted member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Service Group, Gentry works with clients to develop tailored estate plans designed to meet their unique needs and long-term goals.

Gentry’s expertise covers various estate planning services, including drafting estate plans, managing estate, gift, and Kentucky inheritance tax matters, and developing business succession plans. She provides valuable guidance on business entity selection, estate and trust administration, fiduciary disputes, and elder law issues. Gentry works closely with clients to simplify complex legal and tax processes, ensuring they understand every aspect of their estate planning decisions.

Gentry earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law 2018. While in law school, she was actively involved in student leadership roles, including serving as president of the Tax Law Society, a member of the National Tax Law Moot Court, and a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. She also earned a B.S. in Accountancy, graduating cum laude with honors from the University of Kentucky in 2015.

Gentry’s legal skills and dedication to her clients have earned her recognition as a Kentucky Super Lawyers® Rising Star from 2020 to 2025. Her ability to handle complex estate planning matters while providing compassionate service sets her apart.

In addition to her legal practice, Gentry is deeply committed to community involvement. She serves on the boards of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and the Blue Grass Community Foundation and volunteers with the Lexington Opera House and the Lexington Leadership Foundation Amachi Program.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Stites & Harbison, PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Fayette County Bar Association
• Member, Bluegrass Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky College of Law
  Juris Degree (JD)
• Lewis Honors College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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