Partner / Of Counsel – Trusts & Estates
Location: Connecticut
$200-400k Competitive Base + Bonus
A highly respected Connecticut law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney (10–15 years) to join its established team at the Partner or Of Counsel level.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney with strong experience in complex estate planning, transfer tax matters, and estate administration who is looking to grow their practice within a collaborative environment.
- Portable book of business is required – although no minimum size on the book
Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated estate planning and trust/estate administration matters
- Advise clients on estate, gift, and GST tax planning
- Draft and implement comprehensive estate plans
- Prepare estate tax returns and review gift and fiduciary income tax returns
- Manage probate and trust administration from start to settlement
- Advise on succession planning for family-owned real estate and closely held businesses
- Support not-for-profit formation and governance
- Work with litigation counsel on contested estate matters
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to the CT Bar
- 10+ years of sophisticated Trusts & Estates experience