Wills & Estates Lawyer - Burlington, Canada - AY Talent

Description

Our client, an entrepreneurial based law firm in Mississauga & Burlington, ON is seeking a Wills & Estates Lawyer with at least 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience drafting estate planning documents, including but not limited to wills, including multiple wills, powers of attorney, alter ego and joint partner trusts, discretionary trusts and Henson trusts
• Working closely with clients to develop estate plans that creatively consider unique familial situations, including family business, beneficiaries with disabilities, blended families, as well as estate administration tax and income tax implications
• Advising attorneys for property and personal care and estate trustees by providing guidance as to their duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with estate administration including obtaining Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee, Small Estate Certificates, distributions to beneficiaries, applications for resealing of foreign grants of probate
• Assisting estate trustees with navigating the estate administration

Requirements

• 7 years' experience in Wills & Estates as a Lawyer within a Canadian law firm
• Member in Good Standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an open team environment.
• TEP designation is an asset.
• Partial or full practice is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Entrepreneurial disposition is strongly desired.