The Prospect: The Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan requires a confident, well-organized, highly motivated, energetic and committed individual to assume the role of Trust Officer, Estate Services. The Estate Services Unitis responsible for administering deceased estates when there is no one else willing or able to do so.
Using your estate administration knowledge and experience, you will be responsible for:
Identifying, securing and appropriately dealing with estate assets, debts and claims in accordance with relevant legal rules;
Locating and determining beneficiaries/heirs who may be entitled to the estate under the Last Will and Testament and/or applicable law;
Directly contributing to the tax planning process for assigned estates;
Ensuring all income tax matters are dealt with within required deadlines;
Creating and maintaining estate accountings;
Preparing legal documents and court materials including applications for Letters of Administration or Letters Probate; and
Directing Assistant Trust Officers with respect to the files.
Our candidate of choice will have excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to accurately reference,



interpret, and appropriately apply legal principles; policies, and guidelines relevant to estate administration. Knowledge of relevant legal, accounting, and tax principles and practices is critical to this position. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills and an ability to develop effective working relationships with beneficiaries, lawyers, and the general public including an ability to engage and calm individuals who may be grieving, angry or resistant. You may be required to attend residences of deceased individuals to locate a Last Will and Testament and to ensure valuable estate assets are secured.
Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through relevant work experience and a post-secondary education that provides problem-solving and analytical skills, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant estate administration experience. Skills in critical thinking and research are an asset.

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📌 Trust Officer (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatchewan