Estate & Business Succession Planning Attorney

Goosmann Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Estate & Business Succession Attorney to join our estate planning and corporate law practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in complex estate planning matters, closely held business structures, and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

This is a client-facing role that involves working closely with family-owned businesses, executives, and entrepreneurs to design sophisticated, tax-efficient plans that preserve wealth across generations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax strategies


• Develop and implement comprehensive business succession plans for family-owned and closely held businesses


• Structure and draft estate planning documents, including complex trusts (e.g., GRATs, ILITs, SLATs, IDGTs)


• Coordinate with clients’ financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver integrated planning solutions


• Analyze and plan for liquidity needs and tax liabilities personally and related to business interests


• Assist with lifetime gifting strategies, intra-family transfers, entity restructuring, and charitable planning


• Stay current on federal and state tax law developments impacting estate and succession planning

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required


• CAP designation a plus


• Active bar membership required in one, but preferred in more, of the following Nebraska, Iowa and/or South Dakota. 


• 5–10+ years of experience in estate planning, business succession planning, or a related field
  


• Familiarity with business entity structures (LLCs, S-corps, partnerships) and ownership transfer mechanisms


• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills


• Ability to build strong relationships with high-net-worth clients and business owners


• Proven ability to manage complex planning projects independently or as part of a team