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
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 will guide you through the whole Executry process, 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.
- Intestacy: Expert guidance when someone dies without a Will, including the specific Rights of Unmarried Couples.
- International Estates: Advising on estates that include property or assets abroad and providing practical cross-border support for Foreign Estates with Assets in Scotland.
- Inheritance Claims & Disputes: Resolving challenges to an estate or Capacity Disputes efficiently and fairly.
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:
- Wills & Will Writing: Expert assistance in drafting or updating your Will to ensure your wishes are met.
- Power of Attorney: Ensuring your affairs are managed by someone you trust if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
- Living Wills: Providing clear instructions regarding your medical preferences for the future.
Asset & Family Protection
We take a long-term view of your financial well-being, utilising strategic planning to protect your assets and your legacy.
Our expertise covers:
- Trusts: Tailored guidance on setting up new trusts, acting as a trustee, or advising beneficiaries.
- Financial & Tax Planning: Strategic support for Inheritance Tax mitigation and Estate Planning.
- Guardianship & Intervention Orders: Assistance with court orders to manage the affairs of those who lack capacity.
- Planning for Care Costs: Expert advice on protecting assets while planning for the cost of care in later life.
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.