Trust & Estates Associate

A well-established New Hampshire law practice is seeking a Trusts & Estates Attorney to join its sophisticated estate planning and fiduciary services team. This attorney will work with individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and charitable organizations on a broad range of estate planning, trust administration, probate, tax, and wealth transfer matters.

Responsibilities

·         Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.

·         Design and implement wealth preservation and succession planning strategies for individuals, families, and closely held business owners.

·         Counsel fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administration responsibilities.

·         Handle probate and trust administration matters from inception through final distribution.

·         Prepare and review estate planning documents and fiduciary accountings.

·         Advise clients on federal and state estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax considerations.

·         Assist clients with charitable planning, business succession planning, and asset protection strategies.

·         Represent executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and guardians in probate proceedings and related matters.

·         Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors to develop integrated planning solutions.

·         Maintain and strengthen client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.

Qualifications

·         Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

·         Admission to the New Hampshire Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

·         2+ years of experience in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate administration, or related practice areas preferred.

·         Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

·         Knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary taxation principles.

·         Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple clients matters effectively and independently.

·         Experience working directly with high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, or fiduciaries is a plus.

·         For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.