Estate Planning Attorney
MLG · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 100 – 150 a hour
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Estate Planning Attorney
Work arrangement: Remote within Florida Travel: Periodic travel to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties Employment type: Contract Compensation: $100–$150 per hour, depending on experience and scope of assigned matters
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney for a remote contract engagement supporting the firm's estate-planning and probate matters. The attorney must be licensed and in good standing with The Florida Bar and able to travel periodically within Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties for client meetings, signings, court-related matters, or other business needs.
This role is suited to an attorney who can independently manage sophisticated estate-planning files, draft high-quality planning documents, advise clients clearly and professionally, and work effectively with clients and allied professionals. The position involves complex planning for individuals, families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.
Responsibilities
Draft and revise wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, and related estate-planning documents.
Prepare advanced planning documents, including special-needs trusts, dynasty trusts, and other wealth-transfer or asset-protection structures.
Advise clients on estate-planning, probate, asset-protection, business-succession, and related planning considerations.
Analyze existing estate plans, identify issues or gaps, and recommend appropriate updates.
Support planning for high-net-worth clients and families, including coordination of tax-sensitive and asset-protection strategies.
Collaborate with financial advisors, CPAs, insurance professionals, family offices, and firm staff.
Conduct legal research and provide practical analysis regarding Florida estate-planning, probate, homestead, creditor-protection, and related issues.
Maintain accurate matter records, meet agreed deadlines, and provide responsive client service.
Travel periodically within Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties as needed.
Required qualifications
Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
At least three years of estate-planning experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently draft and manage estate-planning matters.
Experience with wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related planning documents.
Strong legal drafting, research, client-counseling, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining responsive and meeting deadlines.
Ability to travel periodically within Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
Preferred qualifications
LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning.
Experience with complex estates, high-net-worth clients, trust planning, tax-sensitive planning, asset protection, or business succession.
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