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
Executries
What is the role of executor in a Will? Five things you’ll need to consider, plus a video!
If you’ve been appointed as an executor in someone’s Will, this means you’ll be the person dealing with the administration of their entire estate. You may have been appointed alongside other executors ...Read more
Video: Executries – Helping You When There Isn’t a Will
Stuart Millar, an Associate in the Personal Law team in Edinburgh, answers some of the questions you might have about executries when no will has been left. The law is different in Scotland, compared ...Read more
Video: Executries – Helping You When a Will Has Been Left
Lindsay Maclean, Head of Personal Law, answers some of the questions you might have about executries, and about being the executor of a will. The law is different in Scotland, compared to England, and ...Read more
The Distribution of an Estate – What You Need To Know
When an individual dies, their estate must be distributed in accordance with Scottish law. The deceased may have made estate planning a priority in their lifetime and left a will detailing their ...Read more
Your Loved One Has Died Without a Will: What Happens to Their Money?
Every day in Scotland, people pass away without having left a will. With an estimated 30 million adults across the UK not having a will in place, intestacy (the legal term for dying without a will) is ...Read more