Estate and Succession Planning Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Estate and Succession Planning Attorney in South Haven, MI. The role involves advising clients and drafting legal documents related to estate planning, estate and gift tax, and business succession planning, while supporting partner-level attorneys.

Duties

• Meet with clients to understand their wishes and draft documents such as Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.
• Advise on estate, gift, GST tax, and income tax matters for mid to high net worth individuals and families.
• Engage in estate administration, including preparing and filing probate documents and attending hearings.

Requirements

• Knowledge in estate planning, estate and gift tax, and business succession planning.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to summarize complex problems and propose solutions.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in online legal research services.
• Sound and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Manage new and existing client relationships.
• Involvement in business development activities.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible for prompt admission.

Skills

• Experience in complex estate planning matters.
• Portable book of business preferred but not required.

Benefits

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306