A person can set up a will because she wants specific persons to inherit specific property. When the testator dies, the will may be admitted to probate court. Alternatively, the testator can designate whom she would like to care for her estate. Their jobs involve considering the tax consequences of particular will structures, drafting the will, administrating the will and if need be, litigating any disputes concerning the will. Many large firms around the country have small departments devoted to trusts and estates.
Lawyers there can expect to work a variety of hours depending on the firms.
Lawyers who work in Trusts and Estates department find that their hours are more predictable than their litigation and corporate department counterparts. Lawyers also must be able to work closely with people, sometimes in stressful situations. Not to be copied or distributed without permission.