Do I have to act if I am appointed as an Executor?
26 January 2021
So you are appointed as an Executor. Now what? Katie Coates and David White outline the various options you have for accepting or declining an appointment as an Executor.
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Do I need a Living Will?
19 January 2021
With the Covid-19 pandemic more people are asking themselves if they need a Living Will (also known as an Advance Decision or Advance Directive). We look at why you may want a Living Will, the process for setting one up and the benefits to family members.
How do I make a Will if I am blind?
11 January 2021
Following World Braille Day on 4 January 2020, we consider what you can do if you are unable to see or write in order to ensure you create a legally valid document.
A Grandparent’s guide to gifting
04 October 2020
With an accumulation of income and assets over the years, and generally decreasing outgoing expenditure, Grandparents can often find themselves in a privileged position where they can afford to provide some financial support to the lower branches of their family tree.
Wills and Powers of Attorney in the digital age – A new way of thinking
18 June 2020
It has been widely reported that there has been a huge rise in the demand for Wills and Powers of Attorney since the beginning of lockdown. The Law Society of Scotland was quick to introduce protocols which allowed solicitors to take instructions and witness the signing of documents by video-conference. This has allowed us to continue to assist those who need our help to protect themselves, their assets and their families throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
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