Planning for the future is essential to ensure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. At Gibson Kerr, our experienced solicitors guide you through the legal process with clarity and care, providing expert advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
Personal, Family Law & Property
Planning for the Future
We offer expert advice to help you prepare for the unexpected and ensure your personal affairs are in order. Whether you want to make your first Will or need to update an existing Will, our team provides clear guidance through every step.
Our services include:
- Future Planning: Establishing a Power of Attorney or Living Wills to ensure your affairs are managed by someone you trust if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
- Guardianship: Assistance with Guardianship Orders and, where more limited or temporary measures are appropriate, Intervention Orders.
- Succession Rights: Understanding the legal implications of Intestacy and the specific Rights of unmarried couples on death, which can differ significantly from those of married partners.
Dealing with a Death
Dealing with the estate of someone who has died can be challenging, especially when you are also coping with grief. Our team is here to support you with sensitivity and professionalism throughout the Executry process, guiding you through everything from confirming the Will to distributing assets.
Our specialist support includes:
- Probate & Confirmation: Advising on all aspects of Probate in Scotland (known as ‘confirmation’) and helping you understand exactly What happens when someone dies in Scotland.
- Inheritance Disputes: If there are challenges to the estate, we offer expert support with Claims on Inheritance to help resolve issues efficiently and fairly.
- International Estates: For estates that include property or assets abroad, or where overseas executors must deal with Scottish assets, we provide practical cross-border support for Foreign Estates with Assets in Scotland.
Asset & Family Protection
We take a long-term view of your financial wellbeing, utilising Trusts and strategic Estate Planning to protect your assets, your loved ones, and your legacy.
Our expertise covers:
- Financial Planning: Providing strategic support for Tax Planning, Inheritance Tax mitigation, and planning for the Cost of care in later life.
- Trust Management: Whether you are setting up a new trust, acting as a trustee, or seeking advice on your rights as a beneficiary, our solicitors offer clear, tailored guidance to meet your individual goals.
- Conflict Resolution: In cases where disagreements arise, we have extensive experience handling Contentious Trusts & Probate, working to resolve disputes as constructively as possible to minimize stress.
Linsey Dagger
Head of Personal Law
Get in touch with me when you need reliable legal advice on any aspect of Wills & Estate planning, including powers of attorney, will writing, financial planning and executries.
Fixed Fee Advice
We offer fixed fees for wills and powers of attorney, and also provide a discount on the cost when both documents are done together.
Contact us today for a quote for your will and/or power of attorney or other personal law services.