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Northern TrustPosted 1 week ago

Estate Administrator

On-siteMiami, Florida, United States or Tampa, Florida, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Marshals and administers assets in small to medium-sized probate estates and taxable trusts, deciding substantive questions regarding tax elections, asset valuation, and liability resolution. Functions as the decision point for estate issues in asset management and tax compliance, articulating logic to all appropriate parties. Coordinates fundings and distributions, approves tax returns, and oversees preparation of court documents while ensuring fiduciary requirements are observed. Advises the investment division on cash requirements and beneficiary objectives, cultivating relationships for expanded business opportunities. Plans, reviews, and implements distributions with input from co-fiduciaries and external counsel, managing special tasks such as real estate sales and audit responses. Requires minimum 5 years in estate administration with no visa sponsorship available.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in estate administration or personal trust
  • exposure to legal, tax, investment, and operational elements
  • Knowledge of estate planning and tax laws
  • trust
  • fiduciary income
  • investments
  • real estate
  • basic accounting
  • trust operations
  • current issues within the field such as generation-skipping and environmental liability
  • formal education in law or related field
  • Analytical and organizational skills
  • Negotiating skills
  • Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship

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