Estate Planning Director jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Estate Planning Director directs all aspects of the estate planning function including sales, staffing, and supervision. Participates in training and estate planning workshops. Being an Estate Planning Director ensures that the agency stays abreast of regulatory guidelines and new trends in the field. Researches and advises on tax, technical, and legal questions. Additionally, Estate Planning Director introduces new life products to the field and contributes to design of related software and tools. May be a speaker at insurance conferences or meetings. Requires a bachelor's degree of business, marketing, or mathematics. Typically reports to top management. May require Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). The Estate Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Estate Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Estate Planning Tax Services
  • Varnum LLP
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) specializing in Estate and Gift Tax and Fiduciary Income Tax. As a key member of our estate planning and tax teams, you will play a critical role in providing expert counsel on estate and gift tax matters to our clientele. You will also work closely with our clients in preparing fiduciary income tax returns for trusts and estates. This is a unique opportunity to work in our Grand Rapids or Birmingham office alongside a group of talented professionals and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.
    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate with clients and attorneys to formulate estate and gift tax strategies.
    • Prepare and review complex estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
    • Conduct tax research and analysis to identify potential tax-saving opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
    • Assess and evaluate clients' financial information, including individual and trust income tax returns, financial statements, and various investment portfolios.
    • Advise clients on the tax implications associated with wealth transfer and succession planning.
    • Stay up to date on the latest changes and best practices in estate and gift tax laws and regulations.
    • Provide innovative solutions to clients' tax-related challenges, helping them optimize their financial goals.
    • Maintain strong relationships with clients, leveraging excellent communication skills to clearly explain complex tax concepts and strategies.
    Qualifications:
    • CPA accreditation is required.
    • At least 5 years of experience in estate and gift tax planning, preferably in a law firm or CPA firm setting.
    • In-depth knowledge of estate, gift and fiduciary income tax laws.
    • 706, 709, and 1041 tax preparation experience.
    • Proficiency in tax research software.
    • Strong skills and experience with MS Excel.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to identify potential tax issues and offer practical solutions.
    • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting attorneys and colleagues with tax expertise.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing for effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
    Job ID: 184
  • 19 Days Ago

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Probate and Estate Planning Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Miller Johnson
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Legal Administrative Assistant – Probate & Estate PlanningMiller Johnson, one of Michigan’s largest full service law firms, is seeking an experienced full-time Probate & Estate Planning Legal Administ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director of Real Estate Development
  • Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionDwelling Place of Grand Rapids NPHCJob Description Job Title: Real Estate Development DirectorDepartment: Real Estate DevelopmentReports To: Chief Real Estate Development OfficerFLSA Status...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director, Acrisure Real Estate Applications
  • Acrisure, LLC
  • GRAND RAPIDS, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Director, Acrisure Real Estate Applications Department: Information Technology Location: Remote About Acrisure Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Real Estate Sales Agent
  • Yoder Real Estate
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Our market is rapidly expanding! Our office has more leads than we can handle (our current agents literally can't keep up)!We are a technology-driven real estate company with an aggressive internet le...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Physical Education (PE) Teacher
  • Bilingual Therapies - Director of Educational Resources
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job Opportunity: Physical Education (PE) Teacher Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Charter School) Are you passionate about promoting physical fitness and well-being among students? We are seeking a dedicat...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Vice President Of Operations
  • YMCA
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • For more than 150 years the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has responded to the changing needs of its community. Join us t...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
  • Muskegon County
  • Muskegon, MI
  • Description of Work The Chief Clinical Officer, under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, chairs, pl...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Director, Software Engineering (Bank Tech)
  • Capital One
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Director, Software Engineering (Bank Tech) Do ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Quality and Innovation
  • OnPoint
  • Allegan, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Director of Quality and Innovation: OnPoint is seeking an organized, committed professio...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Technical Program Management - Card Data Tech
  • Capital One
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Director, Technical Program Management - Card Data Tech Abo...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Budget / Audit Analyst
  • Ottawa County, MI
  • West Olive, MI
  • Salary: $31.56 - $41.03 Hourly Location : West Olive, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 20140005 Department: Fiscal Ser...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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President , Long-Term Acute Care Hospital ( LTACH )
  • Trinity Health
  • Grand Haven, MI
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Position Title: President , Long-Term Acute Care Hospital ( LTAC...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice RN Executive Director
  • Heartland Hospice
  • Fremont, MI
  • Our Company: Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home healt...
  • 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Estate Planning Director jobs
$125,784 to $187,077
Grand Rapids, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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