Dealing with legal matters when a loved one dies can be complicated. It is common to appoint a solicitor to deal with a deceased person’s estate. Doing so will relieve you of some stress at what is ...Read more
Executries
What can you do if executors don’t agree?
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be an emotional and stressful time. At a time like this, you need the winding up of their estate to be as simple and straightforward as possible. But ...Read more
Can an executor inherit from a will?
When someone dies, there is an important distinction to be made between the roles of executor and beneficiary in relation to the deceased person’s estate. Understanding this distinction will answer ...Read more
As executor, can I sell the house or buy it myself?
If you have been appointed as the executor to someone who has died owning property in Scotland, you may be wondering what you can do with the property. As executor, can you sell the house? And would ...Read more
How long does Confirmation take in Scotland?
A grant of Confirmation in Scotland (similar to Probate in England) is a legal document issued by sheriff courts in favour of executors. This enables the executors of an estate to deal with the ...Read more
How to deal with a loved one’s death during the coronavirus lockdown
As the country remains in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are sadly having to deal with the death of a loved one during this time. If you are the nearest relative or executor ...Read more
