International Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

INTERNATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY - CONNECTICUT OR FLORIDA OFFICES

Cummings & Lockwood is currently seeking an experienced International Estate Planning Attorney with 5+ years’ experience. This position can be based in our Stamford, CT office or Naples, FL or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida offices.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong academic credentials with a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and an active member in good standing in the Connecticut and/or New York or Florida bars

Advising U.S. clients:

• with foreign assets on the proper structures to hold those assets, to minimize U.S. taxes and coordinating with foreign counsel.
• in structuring estate plan documents to benefit foreign beneficiaries.
• who are married to a non-U.S. citizen spouse on tax and estate planning structures to minimize U.S. estate and gift tax.
• on renouncing U.S. citizenship or abandoning long-term permanent residency
• on structuring ownership in foreign businesses to minimize U.S. tax
• Drafting U.S. estate plan documents for U.S. clients with foreign assets or foreign beneficiaries and coordinating with foreign counsel
• Administering estates of U.S. individuals who own foreign assets

Advising foreign clients:

• in structuring investments in the U.S., including the acquisition of real estate
• in tax efficient structures to transfer assets to U.S. beneficiaries
• on pre-immigration planning
• Drafting U.S. estate plan documents for foreign clients with assets or beneficiaries in the U.S. and coordinating with foreign counsel
• Administering estates of foreign individuals who own U.S. assets
• Advising clients on U.S. reporting requirements for foreign investments and transfers from foreign entities or people.

REQUIRED: Please email a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

• Base Salary Range commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential and equity partner consideration

AA/EOE

Work Remotely

• 1 Day per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• International Trusts & Estates: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Connecticut Bar License and/or Florida Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person