Legal Staff Paralegal in Rochester, NY

Law Firm

Rochester, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Rochester, NY

Legal Staff

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Estate Paralegal The candidate will prepare and file probate petitions and related probate documents with the Surrogate's Court. Marshal assets by contacting banks, brokerage houses, and appraisers. Open, establish, and maintain estate checking accounts. Pay decedent's bills and administration expenses. Prepare and file inventory of assets with the Surrogate's Court. Prepare and file Federal and New York state estate tax returns. Compile all information required to prepare annual income tax returns. Prepare and monitor extensions to assure that tax returns are filed by deadline. Review completed tax returns, prepare checks, obtain necessary signatures, and forward to taxing authorities. Forward executed tax returns to accountants; maintain archival files. Assure that estate or trust accounts are sufficiently funded to pay expenses. If necessary, communicate with necessary parties to transfer funds between accounts. Manage trust and probate administration case matter and deadlines. Interpret Wills and Trust document to determine beneficiaries and persons entitled to notice. Prepare receipts and releases and related settlement documents. Preparation of fiduciary accountings. Coordinate payments of insurance premiums for trusts that maintain insurance policies. This may involve requesting funds from the client. Research and investigate any requests, problems or issues, and resolve with appropriate parties. Responsible for client contact and communication to clients. Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. College degree in accounting, finance, business and/or income tax preparation or other appropriate field is required. Should preferably have 3+ years experience in accounting.