Estate Administration Attorney at Jobot

Estate Administration Attorney - Mid-Sized Regional Firm This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton Sikorski Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year A bit about us: Founded in close to three decades ago and based in Albany, with multiple offices in the state of New York and New Jersey, we are recognized as one of New York's premier firms in estate planning, elder law, trust and estate administration, Medicaid planning, business and tax planning, estate and trust litigation, and special needs planning. We guide high net worth individuals, business owners, seniors, persons with disabilities, and both traditional and non-traditional families through complex planning choices using state-of-the-art strategies and techniques. We actively counsel clients on navigating the interplay between federal estate tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and New York's own estate tax system, including its lower exemption threshold and cliff provision. Our Estate and Trust Administration practice guides executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through every phase of estate settlement - from probate and intestate administration to trust administration and post-mortem tax planning. The team is known for efficient estate management that reduces time, cost, and family conflict. Why join us? Competitive Base Salary up to $150k (DOE) + Bonuses Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matching 401k, PTO Supportive and collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Relocation assistance available Job Details Probating wills, petitioning for appointment of executors and trustees, and handling intestate administration proceedings Managing trust administration including trustee compliance, distributions, and accountings Settling estate and trust accounts Preparing or coordinating federal and state estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and fiduciary income tax returns Providing post-mortem estate, inheritance, and income tax planning advice Marshaling assets, resolving creditor claims, and coordinating with beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions Advising executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on rights and obligations under wills, trusts, and state law Handling estate and trust litigation matters as needed Assisting with wrongful death action settlements on behalf of estates Supporting pre-mortem planning to minimize taxes and ease the administration process Qualifications: J.D. and licensed to practice in New York 3+ years of estate administration experience (probate and trust administration) Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: