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Lawyer - Private Client - Warrington
Lawyer - Private Client - WarringtonHCB Solicitors • Warrington, Otago, New Zealand
Lawyer - Private Client - Warrington

Lawyer - Private Client - Warrington

HCB Solicitors • Warrington, Otago, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

We are recruiting for a qualified Private Client / Wills and Probate Lawyer to join our busy Warrington Office.

Duties

Probate

  • Dealing with administration of estates from start to finish.
  • Preparation and application for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration.
  • Completion of and dealing with all tax forms, in respect of Inheritance Tax, Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax and advising with regard to the same.
  • Attending to house clearances where appropriate.
  • Collecting in and realising assets and paying liabilities.
  • Distributing the estate and preparing income and distribution accounts.
  • Advising with regard to Tax mitigation and Deeds of Variation and dealing with the same.

Wills

  • Taking instructions and advising as necessary.
  • Assessing the capacity of the Client, where necessary.
  • Providing advice on Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax and Tax Mitigation.
  • Drafting, preparation and attesting of Wills.
  • Applying for Statutory Wills, where necessary.
  • Trusts and Tax

  • Advising generally with regard to Trusts.
  • Providing advice on Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax and Tax Mitigation.
  • Drafting Trust documents.
  • Powers of Attorney / Lasting Powers of Attorney

  • Taking instructions and advising as necessary with regard to Lasting Powers of Attorney.
  • Assessing the capacity of the Client, where necessary.
  • Drafting Powers of Attorney.
  • Preparing applications with regard to the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.
  • Acting as Certificate Providers.
  • Advising and looking after interests of elderly clients

  • Dealing with their affairs either under Power of Attorney or without Power of Attorney.
  • Advising generally and managing financial affairs of clients, paying bills and looking after their investments and assets.
  • Advising with regard to DSS benefits and making necessary applications.
  • A knowledge of social care and CHC funding would be useful.
  • Court of Protection

  • Making applications to the Court for the appointment of a Deputy and all relevant orders and directions.
  • Complying with terms of Court Orders and directions.
  • Producing accounts for the Court.
  • Dealing with all necessary formalities of the Court and generally with the Patient’s affairs.
  • Business Development

  • Proven experience of business development.
  • About You

  • 2 years PQE +.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Experience in the full spectrum of private client work necessary.
  • Ability to work in a paper light environment.
  • About The Role

  • Hours – Full Time - Monday to Friday - 09 : 00 - 17 : 15.
  • Position - Permanent.
  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Salary dependent on experience.
  • Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved).
  • This role will be working within a friendly, well established and approachable team.
  • To apply for this position, please email your CV to James Paradeda -

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

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