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The Duke of Westminster, Inheritance Tax & How You Can Benefit from a similar plan

8th September 2016

You don’t have to be a Duke or Duchess to benefit from proper estate planning – keep your assets in your family by following these tips. You will have no doubt heard by now about the 25-year-old who, ...Read more

The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and Part 4: (The Named Person)

3rd August 2016

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

5 things to consider when making a will in Scotland

20th June 2016

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

17th June 2016

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

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Financial Planning after Divorce

14th June 2016

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

Cohabitation Rights on Death

The Distribution of an Estate – What You Need To Know

26th May 2016

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

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