Digital Legacy: What happens to our digital assets when we die?
We live in an age where most of our lives are spent online, leaving behind a digital footprint of our social media profiles and cloud storage filled with photos and other personal information such as online banking. All of this information can remain online for much longer than our lifespan. With this being something often […]
If my partner passes away without a will, what are my rights? Scotland
Upon the death of my cohabitant without a will, what are my legal rights? A surviving unmarried partner is not automatically entitled to collect money from the estate of their deceased cohabitant in the absence of a will. This may make getting through a trying time more difficult. If there is no will in place, […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Secure Your Future with Wills and POA Services
September marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the UK, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this life-changing condition. For many, this month serves as a reminder to plan for the future—ensuring your wishes are respected should you become unable to communicate them due to illness. This year, we’re proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society and […]
How to Contact Our Legal Team: Step-by-Step Guide
Need legal assistance? Our expert team is here to help with Family Law, Dispute Resolution, Business and Property Law, Housing Law, Employment, and Private Client matters. Follow these easy steps to contact us and get the support you need. Areas We Assist With We can assist any individual or business who has a legal problem […]
Why having a will (even a simple one) is better than dying without a will
Why having a will (even a simple one) is better than dying without a will Making a will can seem difficult, and the temptation to put it off until “another day” may be great. There are numerous justifications offered for not drafting a will, many of them are founded on false presumptions or a failure […]
What are my rights? I have been removed from a Will
What are my rights? I have been removed from a Will How do I contest, dispute, and challenge a will and estate that I was left out of? For instance, my father left his money to his unmarried partner and left me out of his will, or my mother left more money to my sister […]
In what circumstances can an executor raise a court action on behalf of an estate?
In what circumstances can an executor raise a court action on behalf of an estate?sim When does an executor have the right to file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a deceased person? This was recently discussed in the matter of Riddell v. Arcus Solutions (Holdings) Ltd. before the Sheriff Court. Whether or […]
Why do I need a Will?
You can decide who will inherit what from your estate A Will is a legal document that takes effect once you die. Anyone in Scotland can write a Will from age 12. When you die everything you own, and all the debts you owe, are regarded as your ‘estate’. If you die without leaving a […]
Making decisions about our bodies for both life and death
Making decisions about our bodies is a critical component of estate planning. There are various areas where a person can prepare in advance to present information about their preferences, allowing their requests to be honoured in the end. Failure to carry out such future planning can result in various default legislation taking effect, which may […]
The importance of sorting your Will in the times of coronavirus
According to the Law Society, the number of people looking to write new Wills in the UK has risen by at least 30 per cent following the outbreak of coronavirus. Nevertheless, the process of creating and amending Wills relies heavily on face-to-face interaction, which makes the government measures to stay at home and self-isolate more […]