Make this New Year’s Resolution One to Keep: Write or Update Your Will
The New Year is a time for new beginnings and big resolutions. As you think about how to improve your life in the year ahead, why not make writing or updating your Will one of your resolutions? It’s a resolution that benefits you and your loved ones. Why a Will Matters A Will is the […]
That was the year that was ….
As the year draws to its end, this month we’re taking a quick look back at the twelve months just gone. Whilst it’s been a year of change and challenges it has been another which the practice has negotiated successfully. As can be seen from the Vital Stats section elsewhere in this newsletter, it’s been […]
Separation and Divorce: Is a Minute of Agreement the right way forward?
Separation and divorce are amongst the most difficult things you will ever go through, full of emotion and uncertainty. It is natural to feel overwhelmed. However, you need to deal with the practicalities of the situation calmly and methodically. Getting professional legal advice early will make all the difference to getting a fair outcome and […]
West Fife Property Market: What to Expect in 2025
As another year begins to draw to its conclusion we indulge in a little reminiscing whilst dusting of our crystal ball to look at what 2025 might have in store. “Where one door closes another opens” they say. So as the door starts to close on 2024 and across the country the doors of millions […]
How has the UK budget impacted on Estate and Inheritance Tax planning?
The recent UK Budget introduced new measures which will have an impact on estate and Inheritance Tax planning in the future. New measures were introduced to bring more assets into the Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations along with an extension of the freeze on thresholds. These measures will raise more IHT than ever before. Freeze on […]
Are you a naughty or a nice lister?
(We make the case for selling in the “home” stretch of 2024) So this month I thought I’d return to an oldy but a goldy, namely the prosecution’s case for the benefits of listing your home to sell this side of Christmas. Now I know that Halloween has only just been, Guy Fawkes is still […]
Cohabiting couples: sorting out the finances on separation
When Section 28 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 came into effect, cohabiting couples had a recognised framework for resolving financial differences on separation.It is important to understand the legal differences between cohabiting couples and married couples or civil partners, as these differences can significantly impact financial provisions upon separation. Understanding Cohabitation Cohabitation refers […]
Half full or half empty?
(This month we try to read the runes and to discern whether those are lights at the end of the tunnel or an oncoming freight train) With autumn now upon us, the feeling of there being change in the air is palpable. But as the season changes and the colours mellow we detect mixed messaging […]
Who inherits your home? The effect of a survivorship destination
Who inherits your home? The effect of a survivorship destination Most people do not realise how much power a few words in their property title can have over their estate planning. In the 80s and 90s it was common to have survivorship destination in joint property titles. It was thought that when one of the […]
Gillian Gaffney joins maloco mowat parker
As football fans will know the transfer window has just closed and like all the top teams, we’ve taken the opportunity to strengthen our own squad. As a result we are delighted to introduce Gillian Gaffney who has just joined us as a solicitor. Gillian was brought up in Strathmiglo but now lives in Dalgety […]
