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
Executries
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
Executors: Legal Terms For Estate Management
When someone close to you has passed away, dealing with their estate can be traumatic. There are lots of legal terms used in the days, weeks and months after a death. These aren’t easy to understand ...Read more
When Someone Dies in Scotland A Legal Checklist
When you’ve lost a family member or a dear friend, it takes a long time to come to terms with what’s happened. When you’re still in shock, hurting and not functioning properly, sorting out ...Read more
Profits on sale of land within 3 years of death
The guidance for dealing with claims to increase the probate value of land that has been sold at a profit within three years of death has been updated by HMRC, reports ICAEW this week. According to ...Read more
STEP agrees new protocol for bereaved families
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has agreed a new protocol with the British Bankers Association (BBA) and the Law Society of England and Wales to bring a consistent approach to the ...Read more