Estate Administrator II

Estate Administrator We are seeking an experienced Estate Settlement Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of estate administration for high-net-worth clients (typically $3MM+ estates). This role is hands-on and focused on estate settlement. Key Responsibilities Lead estate settlement from start to finish: identify/marshal assets, review legal documents, review income and estate tax returns, review accounting, and oversee distributions Coordinate with outside counsel, ensuring legal documents are completed accurately Partner with accountants, appraisers, and internal teams Serve as primary contact for beneficiaries and external partners Collaboration with Trust Officers on interim trust administration Ensure compliance, risk management, and fee oversight Mentor junior team members Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' estate and trust settlement administrative experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years' estate and trust settlement administrative experience Education and Experience Preferred Background from banks, law firms, or fiduciary environments preferred Experience working with high-net-worth clients Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills JD or advanced credentials a plus Work Environment Full-time, in-office role (collaborative team of ~4) Limited client-facing in-office interaction #LI-LA1 Pay The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Stuart, Florida, United States of America About M&T Trust Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. With roots dating back to the founding of Wilmington Trust Company by T. Coleman du Pont in 1903, Wilmington Trust has been serving successful individual and institutional clients for more than a century. Wilmington Trust is internationally recognized and has a team of experienced and skilled professionals focused on delivering a high caliber of service to every client relationship. We are proud to be part of the M&T corporate family. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time each year. Our core values - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T's Human Capital Report to learn more. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr