Start the year right and secure your future with a will

Many people will have been considering their New Year’s resolutions now that 2025 has begun. Most people, understandably, are eager to put their health and fitness first, but it’s also critical to consider the future and shield family members from known dangers. Making a will is a simple decision to carry out. A November 2024 […]
Grounds for Contesting a Will in Scotland

When you expect to inherit from a member of your family, for example, your spouse or civil partner, after they pass away, it can be challenging to learn that they had a Will in place which left you nothing. Their Will may have left everything to another family member, or may not have left you […]
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 […]