Estate Planning Contract Attorney

MLG

Estate Planning Attorney supporting complex estate planning and probate matters while working remotely in Florida. Required to have experience with high-net-worth clients and complex estates.

Posted 7/15/2026contractRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $150 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estate planning, including drafting complex legal documents and advising high-net-worth clients on tax-efficient strategies and asset protection. Proficient in collaborating with allied professionals to deliver comprehensive estate plans while maintaining sound judgment and discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Florida Bar License3+ Years Estate Planning ExperienceLL.M. in Estate Planning or TaxationStrong Drafting SkillsProficiency with Clio or LexisNexis

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Hard Skills

Drafting WillsRevocable TrustsIrrevocable TrustsTax-Efficient TransfersAsset Protection StrategiesBusiness Succession PlanningFederal Estate Tax ConsiderationsCreditor ProtectionTitling of AssetsReviewing Estate Plans

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizationFollow-ThroughSound JudgmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

ClioLexisNexis

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Florida Bar LicenseLL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation

Industry Keywords

High-Net-Worth ClientsComplex EstatesEstate PlanningTax-Driven StrategiesAdvanced Directives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft core planning documents: Prepare wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, dynasty trusts, special needs trusts, pour‑over wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, and other advanced directives.
Design and implement planning strategies: Structure estate plans for high‑net‑worth clients, including tax‑efficient transfers, asset protection strategies, and business succession planning.
Advise on tax and asset protection issues: Counsel clients on federal estate and gift tax considerations, Florida homestead issues, creditor protection, and titling of assets.
Coordinate with allied professionals: Collaborate with financial advisors, family offices, CPAs, insurance professionals, and internal staff to ensure cohesive, well‑executed planning.
Review and update existing plans: Analyze prior estate plans, identify gaps or risks, and recommend updates aligned with client goals and current law.
Client counseling and education: Explain complex concepts in clear, practical terms and guide clients through emotionally sensitive planning decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Florida Bar license in good standing
3+ years of experience in estate planning
LL.M. in Estate Planning or Taxation
Ability to travel within common practice areas - Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade counties
Demonstrated experience handling high‑net‑worth clients and complex estates
Strong drafting skills and comfort handling planning and probate documents independently
Excellent communication, organization, and follow‑through
Ability to work remotely with consistent responsiveness and professionalism
Sound judgment and discretion in sensitive or high‑value matters
Preferred Experience with complex estate plans, tax‑driven strategies
Proficiency with Clio, LexisNexis, or similar platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from anywhere in Florida with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to support meaningful estate planning
Collaborative team environment with clear expectations and strong systems
Exposure to high‑value estates and complex planning strategies