Estate Planning Attorney

HHM Talent•Memphis, TN

About The Position

HHM Talent is assisting a law firm client in seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee. The attorney will work with individuals, families, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning matters, helping protect assets, preserve wealth, and support the orderly transfer of assets to future generations. The role involves drafting and implementing comprehensive estate plans and advising clients on probate and trust administration. The attorney will manage client relationships and develop legal strategies tailored to clients’ financial and family circumstances. The position may also involve family law matters outside estate planning and probate, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license and good standing with the Tennessee Bar.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience in estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration.
Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and probate procedures.
Experience drafting complex estate planning documents.
Knowledge of estate and gift tax planning principles.
Excellent legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work directly with clients and their families.
Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound legal judgment.

Responsibilities

Advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Draft, review, and revise estate planning documents tailored to clients’ financial circumstances and long-term objectives.
Counsel clients on wealth preservation, asset protection, tax considerations, and succession planning.
Assist clients with trust administration, estate settlement, probate proceedings, and estate administration.
Advise executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries regarding their legal responsibilities and fiduciary obligations.
Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professional partners to implement estate planning strategies and facilitate trust administration.
Guide clients through estate settlement and asset distribution.
Prepare and review probate filings and related legal documentation.
Address questions and concerns involving estate administration, beneficiary distributions, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Maintain accurate case documentation, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
Be willing to handle family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.