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KPMG Senior Associate - Estates & Trusts in Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
KPMG Law LLP’s team includes a group of specialists that have years of experience in estates, wills and trusts. Our lawyers’ build ‘lifetime’ relationships with their clients, serving as their family’s trusted confidant and wealth advisors.
We are looking for an experienced Associate with a passion to join our Estates & Wills team.
What you will do
Experience drafting estate planning documents, including but not limited to wills, including multiple wills, powers of attorney, alter ego and joint partner trusts, discretionary trusts and Henson trusts
Working closely with clients to develop estate plans that creatively consider unique familial situations, including family business, beneficiaries with disabilities, blended families, as well as estate administration tax and income tax implications
Advising attorneys for property and personal care and estate trustees by guiding as to their duties and responsibilities
Proficiency with estate administration, including obtaining Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee, Small Estate Certificates, distributions to beneficiaries, applications for resealing of foreign grants of probate
Assisting estate trustees with navigating the estate administration
What you bring to the role
Over 5 years’ experience in Wills & Estates Law
Good standing with Law Society of Ontario
Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct detailed research
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.
To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.
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