Private Client Solicitor

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Private Client Solicitor Ipswich

We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join an established legal team based in Ipswich .

This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer looking to manage a varied caseload within a supportive and professional environment. The role offers the opportunity to build strong client relationships while providing practical, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of private client matters.

The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will advise individuals and families on a range of matters relating to their personal, financial and estate planning requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied private client caseload

• Advising clients on wills and estate planning

• Drafting and reviewing wills and related documentation

• Advising on trusts and trust administration

• Dealing with probate and estate administration matters

• Advising executors and beneficiaries throughout the administration process

• Handling applications for grants of probate and letters of administration

• Dealing with estate assets, liabilities and distributions

• Advising on inheritance tax and other relevant tax considerations

• Supporting clients with lasting powers of attorney

• Advising on Court of Protection matters where appropriate

• Liaising with accountants, financial advisers and other professional contacts

• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships

• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and reports

• Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines

• Maintaining accurate and compliant client files xwwtmva

• Providing clear, sensitive and practical legal advice throughout

About You

We're looking for a confident and client-focused Private Client Solicitor with solid experience across a broad range of private client work.

You should have:

• Qualified solicitor status in England & Wales

• Previous experience within a private client department

• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration

• Experience advising on t
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