Trusts and Estates Attorney

A law firm located in Newington, NH, is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney with a strong academic record and outstanding written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration. While experience in asset protection planning and charitable giving is considered a plus, the firm highly prefers candidates with prior experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as their advisors, on the development of tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, including the transfer of closely-held business interests.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and services to clients in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration.
• Create, implement, and oversee customized strategies for effective wealth transfer, asset protection, and tax efficiency, tailored to each client's unique goals and circumstances.
• Draft, review, and refine legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments.
• Advise clients on charitable giving opportunities and philanthropic objectives, optimizing tax benefits.
• Collaborate closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors to develop personalized and tax-efficient wealth transfer plans.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws, regulations, and legal developments relevant to estate planning.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Hampshire Bar.
• 7-10 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration.
• Knowledge of asset protection planning and charitable giving strategies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with high-net-worth clients and their advisors.

This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Trusts and Estates Attorney to join a reputable law firm in Newington, NH. The firm is seeking a candidate with a strong academic background, extensive experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration, and a focus on providing clients with tailored solutions for effective wealth transfer. If you possess experience in asset protection planning, charitable giving, and advising high-net-worth individuals and families on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, particularly concerning closely-held business interests, this role aligns perfectly with your expertise. The law firm, situated in Newington, NH, offers an enriching environment for legal professionals to excel in the realm of trusts and estates law.

This is New Hampshire's largest full-service firm, and it has the following practice areas: Administrative, Admiralty, Appellate Practice, Banking, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Complex Business Transactions, Copyright, Corporate, Criminal, Educational Institutions, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Federal Practice, Financial Institutions, General Practice, Government Relations, High Technology, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Land Use, Medical Malpractice, Patents, Pension and Profit Sharing, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Regulatory Law, Securities, State Taxation, Trademarks, Trusts and Zoning Law, and White-Collar Crime.