Estate Planning Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Green Bay, WI, is seeking an Estate Planning Attorney to manage and provide expert legal services in estate planning, trusts, probate, and related areas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in trust and estate administration, succession planning, and business or real estate legal matters. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including the creation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Draft and review estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, and advance directives.
• Manage trust and estate administration, including the preparation of required documentation and filings.
• Assist with probate proceedings, including filing petitions, managing estate assets, and addressing any related legal issues.
• Provide guidance on succession planning for businesses, including the drafting of succession plans and related documents.
• Address client inquiries and provide legal counsel on complex estate planning and probate matters.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans.
• Handle and resolve legal disputes related to estates and trusts, including contested probate matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in estate planning and probate laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Relevant experience in a law firm specializing in estate planning and trusts and estates law.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning, trusts, probate, and trust and estate administration.
• Experience in succession planning and business or real estate legal matters.
• Proven track record of managing complex estate planning and probate cases.

Skills:

• Estate Planning and Trusts and Estates Knowledge: Deep understanding of estate planning, trust management, and probate processes.
• Trust, Probate, and Estate Administration Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing and administering trusts and estates.
• Succession Planning Skills: Ability to develop and implement succession plans for businesses and individuals.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Multi-Tasking and Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to handle multiple tasks and cases efficiently in a dynamic legal environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.

This Green Bay law firm focuses on serving the legal needs of families, individual residents, and businesses. Their areas of practice include civil litigation, family law, personal life challenges, personal injury, corporate and business law, employment law, and real estate. Their office is located in Green Bay, WI.