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When Someone Dies in Scotland: A Legal Checklist

31st August 2015

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 legal ...Read more

Why Don't You Have a Will in Place?

Why Don’t You Have a Will in Place?

28th August 2015

It’s estimated that around 30 million people in the UK don’t have a will in place. One thing these people have in common is that they are all going to die. It’s no secret that we’re only on this ...Read more

When a Parent Abducts Their Child

24th August 2015

The notion of a parent being able to ‘abduct’ their child is a difficult one to accept. However, in the eyes of the law, it is possible for a mother or father to be in charge illegally of the welfare ...Read more

Claims on Inheritance by a Common Law Spouse

UK Inheritance Tax Changes Announced

20th August 2015

Any form of tax is never going to be popular with the general public. For many people, the inheritance tax in particular seems unfair. If you’ve worked hard all your life, paid your taxes and bought ...Read more

Life After Divorce 10 Tips

Life After Divorce -10 Tips to Help You Adjust

19th August 2015

Going through a divorce is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. Some divorces can be perfectly amicable while others are acrimonious and end up going through the courts. Once everything has ...Read more

The Perils of DIY Wills

20th July 2015

It’s estimated that around two thirds of people in the UK don’t have a valid will in place. As a nation, we’re renowned for shying away from talking about death and what we want to happen when we’re ...Read more

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