The times they are a-changing….
When sitting down to write this piece and pondering my chosen title I became aware of both the truth and the lie simultaneously and intrinsically bound up in it. I could after all have gone with “plus ca change c’est plus le meme chose” instead but that would have required a Google search to check […]
Updating Your Will in Scotland: The Divorce Factor
Why Updating Your Will After Divorce Matters Divorce isn’t just a significant personal change; it’s a legal shift that must be reflected in your Will. If you’ve recently gone through a divorce in Scotland, it’s time to take a fresh look at your Will. It’s not just a good idea; it’s a legal must-do to […]
See you in March!
We’ve endured the worst Storm Babet could throw at us, British Summer Time has officially come to an end, the clocks have gone back an hour and Paddy my tortoise of 50+ years has gone into hibernation! BBC weather presenter Carol even told me this morning that there’s snow on the way for high ground. […]
Inheritance Tax Planning can help you avoid making HMRC a beneficiary in your estate
Preparing a Will, gives you the opportunity to decide who you want to inherit your assets, property and investments when you die. It also gives you an opportunity to carry out some Inheritance Tax planning. This will help you avoid making HMRC a beneficiary in your estate. If your estate is worth more than £325,000, […]
Fail to Prepare and Prepare to Fail – How putting in the effort at the outset can make a huge difference to your sale
How quickly and how well you sell in today’s more challenging housing market, can be heavily influenced by the effort you put in at the very outset. How you present and stage your home could help you to get the best price and we increasingly find the better a home is presented (do-er up-ers apart) […]
Wills – A guide for new parents
If you’re expecting or have recently had a baby, congratulations! It is in equal parts exhausting and exhilarating in the first few months and that’s after all the preparations before the arrival. Much of parenting involves thinking and planning for the future. This includes from thinking about dinner that night to saving for university years […]
CMA Looking into practices of non-regulated Will Writers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into the practices of non-regulated Wills writers. The investigation will also look into the practices of pre-pair probate services and online divorces. The concerns arise from the perception that the organisations providing these services are failing to comply with consumer protection law. In this article, […]
Multiple Handwritten Wills Cause Confusion
We always advocate that when you prepare your Will, have a solicitor do it. Why? Because that way you can be sure it will be valid and less likely to be open to challenge. Not only that, but when a solicitor prepares your Will, it will be typed up and properly executed. Importantly, it will […]
What do you need to do when someone has died?
When a family member or close friend dies, it’s always a very stressful time. When this happens, there are some things you need to do right away – like arranging the funeral. You’ll have to let people know about the arrangements and deal with the financial elements involved – and when money is involved, problems […]
