Trusts amp Estates Associate

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Trusts and Estates Associate (Mid / Senior-Level)

The candidate will have strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM is a plus). 5 years' experience practicing in a law firm's Trusts & Estates/ Private Client group is needed. Connecticut Bar membership preferred. Strong drafting, writing, research and communication skills. Experience drafting complex wills and trusts. Experience drafting, explaining, recommending, and finalizing sophisticated wealth planning strategies and documents including Family Limited Partnerships, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Insurance Trusts, Annual Exclusion Trusts, Directed Trusts, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Buy-Sell Agreements, Decanting and Private Trust Companies in providing clients with long term wealth planning strategies. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply rules governing estate, gift, GST, and income taxation of trusts and estates, gift and estate tax return reporting and preparation. International experience a plus. Ability to work directly with clients to establish, develop and maintain long-term relationships. Strong project management, ability to balance a large number of competing priorities.

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Withers
157 Church Street P.O. Box 426
New Haven
Connecticut
United States 06502
Website : http://www.withersworldwide.com/