Senior Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney

A law firm in Clinton Township is seeking a Senior Trusts and Estates Associate Attorney with over 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing comprehensive estate plans, advising clients on tax implications, handling the probate process, managing trusts, and demonstrating expertise in estate planning strategies. The position requires excellent communication skills, precision in drafting legal documents, and a strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law.

Duties:

• Develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to client's specific needs and goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications of estate planning and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Handle the probate process, including court proceedings, asset valuation, debt settlement, and asset distribution.
• Manage and administer trusts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and trust agreements.
• Provide expertise in estate and gift tax complex planning, including CRUTS, SLATS, GRATS, FLPs, QPRTs, IDGTs, and ILITs.
• Assist high-net-worth families and individuals with estate planning and management needs.
• Handle succession planning, fiduciary accounting, will and trust contests, family settlement agreements, and tax preparation.
• Communicate complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
• Actively listen to clients' concerns and goals, providing legal advice aligned with their wishes.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex financial and legal situations.
• Draft legal documents with precision to accurately reflect clients' intentions and comply with relevant laws.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in building a book of business.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.
• 10+ years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate settlement, and related tax and corporate matters, preferably in a law firm setting.

Skills:

• Strong foundation in estate planning, tax law, probate law, and trust law.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Precision in drafting legal documents.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Interest in building a book of business.