Trusts and Estates Attorney

A law firm located in Manchester, NH, is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney with a strong academic background and excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate should possess 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 a plus, it is highly preferred that the candidate has prior experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as their advisors, to develop tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, including the transfer of closely-held business interests.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance and services to clients in matters related to estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration.
• Develop, implement, and oversee effective strategies for wealth transfer and asset protection based on each client's unique goals and needs.
• Draft and review legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments.
• Advise clients on charitable giving opportunities to optimize tax benefits and philanthropic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with high-net-worth clients and their advisors to create personalized and tax-efficient wealth transfer plans.
• Stay informed about 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 abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with high-net-worth clients and their advisors.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished Trusts and Estates Attorney to join a distinguished law firm in Manchester, NH. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background and a wealth of experience in estate planning, tax planning, and trust and estate administration. If you are experienced in asset protection planning, charitable giving, and advising high-net-worth individuals and families on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, especially involving closely-held business interests, this role is an excellent fit for you. The law firm is situated in Manchester, NH, providing a supportive environment for legal professionals to excel in trusts and estates law.

With a more than ninety year legal history, the firm has four law offices based across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ninety seasoned attorneys and a competent team of paralegals are on staff. There are sixteen practice groups. Some of their disciplines consist of commercial finance, education, labor-employment, litigation and personal injury. The firm and attorneys were recognized in a leading industry publication. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.