Partner-level Estate Planning Attorney

A law firm in Edina is seeking a Partner-level Estate Planning Attorney with significant experience in drafting complex estate planning documents and related areas such as gift and estate tax planning, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, trust administration, charitable planning, and farmland and farm business succession planning.

Duties:

• Draft complex estate planning documents tailored to client's needs and objectives.
• Provide comprehensive gift and estate tax planning advice to clients.
• Handle probate proceedings and assist with guardianships and conservatorships.
• Oversee trust administration and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Advise clients on charitable planning strategies and options.
• Develop and implement farmland and farm business succession plans.
• Maintain expertise in relevant laws and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their goals and concerns.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff on complex estate planning matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Significant experience in estate planning, including gift and estate tax planning, probate, trust administration, and related areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in farmland and farm business succession planning.
• Strong communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
• Confidence in the practice area and ability to provide strategic advice to clients.
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Drafting complex estate planning documents.
• Gift and estate tax planning.
• Probate and trust administration.
• Guardianships and conservatorships.
• Charitable planning.
• Farmland and farm business succession planning.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

This corporate and business law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients. Its major practice areas include agriculture law, banking, finance and workouts, business and corporate law, construction and lien law, real estate law, intellectual property law, homeowners association, and estate planning. The firm has received the highest rating for professional and ethical excellence from Martindale-Hubbell. Its office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.