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We are seeking to recruit an experienced fee earner to join our Wills and Probate/Private Client team at our Northampton office.
Minimum requirements:
* 4 years PQE
* SFE and STEP membership (advantageous)
About The Role / Duties
Probate
* Handling estate administration from start to finish
* Preparing and applying for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration
* Completing tax forms related to Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax, and providing advice
* Attending to house clearances where appropriate
* Collecting and realising assets, paying liabilities
* Distributing estates and preparing income and distribution accounts
* Advising on Tax mitigation and Deeds of Variation
Wills
* Taking instructions and advising clients
* Assessing client capacity when necessary
* Providing advice on relevant taxes and Tax mitigation
* Drafting, preparing, and attesting Wills
* Applying for Statutory Wills when needed
Trusts and Tax
* Providing general advice on Trusts
* Drafting Trust documents
* Advising on taxes and Tax mitigation
Powers of Attorney / Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Taking instructions and advising clients
* Assessing client capacity when necessary
* Drafting Powers of Attorney
* Preparing applications for registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
* Acting as Certificate Provider
Advising and Supporting Elderly Clients
* Handling their affairs under or without Power of Attorney
* Managing financial affairs, paying bills, overseeing investments
* Advising on DSS benefits and applications
* Knowledge of social care and CHC funding is beneficial
Court of Protection
* Making applications for Deputy appointments and relevant orders
* Complying with Court Orders and directions
* Producing accounts for the Court
* Managing Court-related formalities and client affairs
Business Development
* Proven experience in business development
Additional Details
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15 (office-based)
* Salary: Attractive, dependent on experience
* Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, firm-funded eye tests, monthly holiday bonus scheme
Application Process
Please send your CV to Lisa Syrett at lisasyrett@hcbgroup.com
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