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Goosmann Law Firm · 1 day ago

Estate & Business Succession Planning Attorney

positionSioux Falls, SD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Goosmann Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Estate & Business Succession Attorney to join their estate planning and corporate law practice. This role involves working closely with family-owned businesses, executives, and entrepreneurs to design sophisticated, tax-efficient plans that preserve wealth across generations.

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Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Estate planningBusiness succession planningTax strategiesComplex trustsBar membershipAnalytical skillsDrafting skillsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingProject management

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school
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

Preferred

LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required
CAP designation a plus

Company

Goosmann Law Firm

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Goosmann Law Firm is a law firm that offers legal services for disputes and wealth.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Sioux City, Iowa, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://goosmannlaw.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeana Goosmann
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
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Andy Simpson
Managing Partner
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