Job ID: 380088
Practice area:- Elder Law,Estate & Tax Planning,Probate,Trusts and Estates - General
Keywords:- estate planning,gift tax,generation-skipping,dynasty trust,GRAT,QTIP trust,charitable trust,family wealth planning
Senior Trusts and Estates Attorney – HNW Estate Planning | Los Angeles, CA
A premier Los Angeles law firm is seeking a seasoned Trusts and Estates Attorney with 12+ years of experience to join its respected private client services team. This position offers the chance to handle sophisticated estate planning and litigation matters for high-net-worth individuals while collaborating with an experienced, multidisciplinary team.
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Trusted Advisor to High-Net-Worth Clients in Southern California
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a detail-oriented, client-centric practice. You'll be relied upon to design customized strategies for complex estates, navigate probate disputes, and offer legal leadership within a collegial firm that values mentorship and discretion.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and revise complex estate planning documents (wills, trusts, POAs, directives)
• Create wealth transfer and tax minimization strategies tailored to HNW clients
• Counsel fiduciaries on trust administration and probate compliance
• Represent clients in California probate and trust litigation
• Partner with financial advisors, CPAs, and wealth managers
• Supervise junior attorneys and manage support staff on estate-related workflows
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Qualifications:
• 12+ years of experience in trusts and estates law
• Active California State Bar license (required)
• Expertise in estate planning, trust administration, and probate litigation
• Strong drafting and communication skills with attention to client sensitivities
• Preferred certification: CTFA or similar fiduciary credential
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Culture & Firm Appeal:
This highly regarded firm is known for its discreet handling of ultra-high-net-worth client matters and its low-turnover culture. Attorneys benefit from an environment that prioritizes professional development, cross-practice collaboration, and work-life balance.
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• Direct access to prominent California clients and family offices
• Opportunity to advise on both planning and litigation aspects of estate law
• Internal succession planning could offer future partnership for the right fit
• Gain exposure to intergenerational wealth transfer and charitable planning techniques
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