Probate Administrator

Full time, Permanent

Southgate, London

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

About Our Client:
Our client is a respected leader in will writing and estate planning services. They pride themselves on providing expert advice and tailored solutions to meet their clients' individual needs. They are seeking a skilled and experienced Probate Administrator to join their team to manage the administration of estates and ensure the highest standards in their will drafting services.

Role Overview:

As a Probate Administrator and Technical Adviser, you will be responsible for managing the complete estate administration process for their clients, from initial instruction to final distribution. This includes ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, communicating effectively with beneficiaries and third parties, and advising on matters related to trusts and estate planning. An additional key responsibility will be the technical checking of wills drafted by their team, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering estates of deceased clients, including obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Liaising with beneficiaries, executors, financial institutions, and other relevant parties.
• Ensuring the accurate distribution of estate assets.
• Providing technical advice on estate planning, trusts, inheritance tax, and related matters.
• Checking the accuracy and legality of wills drafted by their team.
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and best practice in probate, wills, and estate planning.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in probate administration, ideally within a legal or estate planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate law, and estate administration in England.
• Experience with or understanding of trusts.
• Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to manage a varied and busy caseload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail, especially when checking legal documents.

Desirable Qualifications:

• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualified or working towards qualification.
• Knowledge of estate and trust taxation, inheritance tax, and trust administration.

Why Join Our Client?

• Work with a dynamic and knowledgeable team of experts.
• Opportunities for professional development and STEP qualification support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced Probate Administrator with a technical understanding of estate law and trusts, and you're looking to take the next step in your career, they'd love to hear from you!