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Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Number Fifteen Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Contentious Probate SolicitorAbout the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our Private Client team. As a Contentious Probate Solicitor, you will be responsible for handling complex and contentious probate matters, including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle contentious probate matters, including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
  • Prepare and advise on Wills, including Wills incorporating measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax
  • Administer estates for business and private clients
  • Provide advice on lifetime and post-death tax planning
  • Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Assist with Court of Protection orders and residential and nursing care issues
  • Contribute to the development of the firm's marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities
Requirements
  • Circa 3 years PQE
  • STEP or SFE qualification preferred but not essential
  • Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully acting for clients in contentious probate matters
  • Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975
  • Experience in a variety of different areas of dispute in Probate, including disputes over the validity of a Will, capacity of the testator, and disputes as to an estate administration and costs charged by the person administering an estate
  • Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax)
  • Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax and their application in an estate planning context
  • Formation, administration, and taxation of trusts; administration of estates; deeds of variation
  • Knowledge of the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organized manner and meet clients' demanding requirements
  • Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English
  • Enthusiastic, willing, and strong team player with an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness
  • Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be IT proficient
Benefits
  • 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • A variety of employee benefits, including Life Assurance, Opticians Scheme, Staff Discounts, and Christmas Saving Club