Elder Law Attorney

About the role

Join our highly experienced and tenured Managing Member and her team of professionals at our Estate and Elder Law Firm. The Firm is seeking experienced elder law attorneys with a fire in their belly to: give clients peace of mind that if a death or dying crisis happens their wishes will be enforceable; and, advocate fiercely for the vulnerable elderly and others. The position offers opportunities for a meaningful career and advancement in an environment where competence and professionalism are equally regarded along with empathy for clients and their families engaging the firm for their planning wishes, death and dying crisis management, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support the managing partner with drafting elder law service package and advise on tax and Medicaid implications and complex asset protection plans including family partnerships and irrevocable trusts; supervise signing ceremonies.
• Manage estate and trust administration matters to assist fiduciaries in the administration process, preparation and submission of fiduciary accounts, advise the client on beneficiary relations and asset management/distribution, advise on Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns, interact with financial institutions, other professionals, and the Surrogate court.
• Advise on Medicaid spend-down and applications with the County Board of Social Services; defend Medicaid clients in fair hearings; advocate for elderly