Senior Trusts & Estates Partner – HNW Tax & Planning

Warner Norcross + Judd; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks an experienced Attorney with a portable book of business to join the Trusts + Estates practice in Southeast Michigan (Detroit, Macomb, or Bloomfield Hills). The role requires leadership in complex estate planning, tax considerations, probate administration, and fiduciary matters.

The attorney will advise high-net-worth clients, draft wills and trusts, manage trust administration, and develop new client relationships to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law.
• Experience advising high net worth families on estate planning and trust administration.
• Experience with CRUTS, SLATS, GRATS, FLPs, QPRTs, IDGTs, ILITs.
• Excellent communication to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Ability to listen to clients and align advice with their goals.
• Strong analytical and drafting precision for wills and trusts.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' needs.
• Advise on tax implications and strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Manage probate process and asset distribution.
• Administer trusts in compliance with laws and trust agreements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities with prospective clients.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust law

Tax planning

Succession planning

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP seeks an experienced Attorney with a portable book of business to join the Trusts + Estates practice in Southeast Michigan (Detroit, Macomb, or Bloomfield Hills). The role requires leadership in complex estate planning, tax considerations, probate administration, and fiduciary matters.

The attorney will advise high-net-worth clients, draft wills and trusts, manage trust administration, and develop new client relationships to grow the practice.