What is the Named Person Scheme? In 2014, the Scottish Government introduced the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act (C&YP), which was to be implemented in August of this year. Part 4 of this ...Read more
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5 things to consider when making a will in Scotland
For most people, making a will should not be complicated or too time consuming, yet approximately 30 million adults in the UK alone have no will in place. We never know when our time might be up, so ...Read more
Divorce in Scotland : What you need to know
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time for all involved, especially when there are so many things to sort out with your partner. This is why it's important that you research everything you need ...Read more
Financial Planning after Divorce
Ensure your finances are in order for life after divorce According to the Scottish Government's statistics, ordinary divorce has been decreasing each year since 2011, although simplified divorce has ...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
Will Aid 2015 – Thank you to all of our Will Aid clients
In November of last year, Gibson Kerr proudly participated in Will Aid 2015 for the 7th year. Last year’s campaign was a huge success, all of the solicitors that took part helped raise over £1m! We ...Read more