Trusts and Estates Attorney/Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional develop

Supportive and collaborative work env

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Muskegon, MI seeks an experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney/Partner to join their practice. The role focuses on providing comprehensive estate planning services and advising clients on tax implications and strategies.

You will develop estate plans, manage trusts, handle probate, and contribute to business development. The position requires a JD, MI bar admission, and 10+ years of estate planning experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estate planning and trust administration.
• Proven ability to advise high net worth clients.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and discretion.
• Licensed to practice in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications and strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Handle probate proceedings, including court proceedings and asset distribution.
• Manage and administer trusts in compliance with laws and agreements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Skills

Estate planning

Tax law

Probate law

Trust law

Client advisement

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney/Partner to join their practice in Muskegon, MI. The role involves providing comprehensive estate planning services and advising clients on tax implications and strategies.

Duties

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications and strategies to minimize liabilities.
• Handle probate processes, including court proceedings and asset distribution.
• Manage and administer trusts in compliance with laws and agreements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law.
• Experience assisting high net worth families and individuals.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex legal concepts.
• Ability to actively listen and provide aligned legal advice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Precision in drafting legal documents.
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Skills

10+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate settlement, and related tax and corporate matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.