Estate Settlement Attorney - Hybrid at Vaco, LLC
Boston, MA 02108
About the Job
Estate Settlement Attorney
Vaco Boston has partner with our client that is seeking an Estate Settlement Attorney. This individual will perform a wide range of complex estate settlement functions, demanding a deep understanding of trusts, estate planning, investments, probate, and tax laws while maintaining a high level of client engagement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
· Assume full responsibility for all stages of estate settlement, encompassing asset valuation, collection, and transfer; payment of debts and liabilities; asset distribution and trust funding; preparation of inventories and accounts for the probate estate.
· Establish and maintain a detailed timetable and tracking system for estate settlement, ensuring efficient and timely completion of tasks.
· Prepare accurate federal and state estate or inheritance tax returns, adhering to all relevant tax laws and regulations.
· Analyze estate tax planning documents and generate comprehensive estate tax projections, providing valuable insights to Trustees and members of the Fiduciary Services Group.
· Oversee all aspects of the probate accounting process, collaborating with internal partners to complete necessary documentation and external counsel to submit to the Probate Court.
· Actively participate in our gift tax return process including, but not limited to, processing and reviewing more complex returns.
Qualifications:
· JD. with demonstrated experience in estate settlement in a law firm or small investment office.
· Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
· 7-10+ years of previous estate settlement experience.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
