Trust & Estates Attorney

W3Global; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Trusts & Estates Associate to join a sophisticated estate planning and fiduciary services team in New Hampshire. You will advise individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and nonprofits on planning, trust administration, probate, tax, and wealth transfer matters.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, NH Bar eligibility, and 2+ years in trusts and estates. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Drafting

Legal research

Communication

Education

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

Job description

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.

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.