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31 Aug 2010
Scots Risk Having Insufficient Power of Attorney for Loved Ones
Many Scots are risking leaving their affairs in jeopardy if they become old and infirm by not signing over sufficient Power of Attorney. Edinburgh legal firm Gibson Kerr says that people who make a Power of Attorney but only appoint one attorney run the risk of leaving their families and loved ones in a financial mess if they become incapacitated as they have no back-up plan in place to cover any future emergencies.  more...

12 Jul 2010
Changing Attitudes Mean Pre-Nups are no Longer for the Rich and Famous
Pre-nuptial agreements are successfully shaking off their shady image to become viewed as one of the most important method of financial planning for engaged couples, according to Edinburgh family law experts Gibson Kerr. Although once viewed as a pre-marriage ritual that only the extremely rich or influential would consider, family law solicitors Gibson Kerr believe that pre-nups are now being increasingly accepted as a sensible method for couples to guarantee their financial security in the event of a break up.  more...

12 Jul 2010
Scottish Legal Firm Unveils New Website Revamp
Legal firm Gibson Kerr has carried out an extensive revamp of its website, in order to cement its credentials as one of Edinburghs top private client and family law solicitors. The firm, which is based in the Capitals New Town and specialises in family law issues such as residential property, wills, executries and divorces and separations, has expanded its web presence to provide more in-depth advice about important legal issues for its growing list of clients.  more...

02 Jul 2010
Dont Take the Risk with an Online Divorce
Separating couples are putting their futures at risk if they use cut-price online divorce services rather than seeking proper legal advice from a dedicated family law firm. According to Edinburgh family law solicitors Gibson Kerr, many Scots considering divorce proceedings are leaving themselves vulnerable by filling out DIY forms offered by online companies rather than using a qualified solicitor with family law expertise.  more...

08 Jun 2010
Get the Right Advice When Considering Pre-Nups
Couples should consider the option of making pre-nuptial agreements before taking their wedding vows, rather than risk a lengthy court battle if it all goes wrong, according to a top Scottish family law firm. more...

22 Apr 2010
Separating Couples Should Make Sure of Legal Rules for Pets
Divorcing couples in Scotland should make sure they are aware of the legal rules when it comes to trying to keep hold of their family pets when they separate. Family law firm Gibson Kerr says that separating couples should seek proper legal advice over the best way to seek ownership of their pets - if they want to avoid an emotionally draining fight to have possession of the animals.  more...

13 Apr 2010
Scots Families at Risk if they Make DIY Wills
People in Scotland risk leaving their loved ones with nothing if they make a cut-price or DIY will rather than seeking proper legal advice. According to Edinburgh family law firm Gibson Kerr, many Scots are tempted to fill out cut-price wills online rather than paying a solicitor to arrange one, as they see it as an easy way to save money on legal fees.  more...

19 Feb 2010
Social Media Sites are Causing More Scottish Divorce Enquiries
Rising numbers of divorce enquiries in Scotland are coming from people who have discovered their partner is cheating on them through social networking websites.  more...

08 Jan 2010
Thousands of Scottish Couples Risking Costly Mistake
Thousands of Scots men and women who live together and who believe they have the same rights as married couples are being warned they could be face complex custody and financial problems, a leading family lawyer has revealed. Edinburgh-based legal firm Gibson Kerr said that many couples who cohabit wrongly believe that, if they live together for more than two years then they automatically have the same rights as those who are married or are in a civil partnership.  more...

24 Nov 2009
Safeguarding loved ones in their old age
Planning for your own or a relative's old age is an emotive and complex subject, but it is important to address such thorny issues now to avoid storing up financial troubles for the future. Acting today to decide who will look after a persons money, property and welfare if they become incapacitated can save high costs and heartache should they lose the ability to manage their own affairs. Help stop difficult situations turning into impossible ones in the future by following these ten simple steps.  more...

19 Nov 2009
Credit Crunch Wills
The credit crunch is putting charities across Scotland in danger from losing out on vital revenue, due to people leaving smaller donations in their wills and legacies.  more...

06 Nov 2009
Gibson Kerr Helps Track Down Lost Fortunes
One of Edinburghs leading legal firms has found itself playing a key role in helping to put unclaimed inheritances sometimes running into millions into the hands of their rightful owners. more...

03 Nov 2009
Families Must Act Now to Protect Loved Ones Futures
Scottish families are being urged to act now to protect elderly parents and relatives in the face of concerns about a rising numbers of dementia cases and other life-limiting conditions associated with old age. more...

26 Oct 2009
Is there a Will?
It's one of the first questions you hear after a death, it's something we all mean to do, but it's something we don't - so much for where there's a will, there's a way.  more...

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