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A Probate Attorney assists clients with the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. They help executors and beneficiaries navigate probate court proceedings, ensure debts and taxes are paid, and facilitate the distribution of assets according to a will or state laws. They may also handle disputes, such as contested wills or inheritance conflicts. Additionally, probate attorneys provide estate planning services to help individuals structure their assets to avoid probate complications.

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To thrive as a Probate Attorney, you need in-depth knowledge of estate law, strong analytical skills, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with bar admission in the applicable state. Familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, document management systems, and probate court filing platforms is essential. Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information with empathy make an attorney stand out. These skills ensure accurate representation of clients' interests, compliance with legal requirements, and effective handling of sensitive estate matters.

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Probate Attorneys often encounter challenges such as navigating complex family dynamics, managing disputes over wills or estates, and dealing with tight court deadlines. Effective communication and mediation skills are crucial to help families resolve conflicts amicably while ensuring the legal process runs smoothly. Staying organized and updated on state-specific probate laws helps attorneys avoid delays and errors in court filings. By collaborating closely with clients, financial advisors, and court officials, Probate Attorneys can address these challenges and provide seamless support throughout the probate process.

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Infographic showing various Probate Attorney job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,272 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Probate Specialist--Onsite Grand Rapids

Fifth Third Bank

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Fifth Third Bank rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 113 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

104th of 171 rated banks

Job description

Make banking a Fifth Third better®
We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.
Please note: This position is onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan CANNOT be Remote.
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under moderate supervision, collects and documents accounts involving: Bankruptcy, Deceased Estates, non-probated Deceased Estates, and Life or Disability Insurance claims. Reviews, monitors, and ensures timely handling of all consumer loans, lines, and credit cards in a chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 bankruptcy status from receipt of notice through final court clearance.
In accordance with departmental and legal guidelines, meets deadlines ensuring attainment of company goals. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, ensuring that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Initiates internal bankruptcy processes and procedures for new bankruptcy filings
  • Contact with successor in interest, client, executor, or attorney to obtain cooperation and/or commitment.
  • Submit claims to courts for inclusion in the estate and probate process.
  • Assigns accounts to outside vendor for Bankruptcy representation such as adequate plan treatment, reaffirmation agreements, proofs of claim, and adversaries.
  • Ensure both internal and vendor compliance on all regulatory requirements, bank policies and procedures, and bankruptcy and probate laws including unique requirements at the federal, state, and district level.
  • Identify and escalate complaints and/or accounts with unique circumstances to leadership as outlined by the bank's complaint management program
  • Conducts research including but not limited to: title searches, , statements, contracts, credit applications, lien verifications, customer files, payment copies and other miscellaneous research functions.
  • Responsible for entering client information and account status updates via the appropriate Bank systems to ensure accuracy of information and bank compliance with bankruptcy regulations.
  • Processes tickets for physical payments including trustee checks, vendor remittances, Life/Health Insurance carriers and other proceeds checks
  • Advises outside vendor to proceed with litigation on escalated issues, when evidenced necessary
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum one year customer service, bankruptcy, or probate related field in a call center
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and detail orientation.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Proficient with computer systems and keyboarding / data entry skills with moderate speed and accuracy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet department commitments with regard to job knowledge, quality, efficiency, initiative, teamwork, customer service, and overall job performance

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Probate Specialist--Onsite Grand Rapids
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION -- Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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Fifth Third Bank, National Association established in 1858, is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest. It operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Wealth & Asset Management.

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Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cincinnati, OH, US

Year founded

1858

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