Power of attorney disputes in Scotland: lessons from the Sir Ranulph Fiennes case
The recent and widely reported circumstances surrounding explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes have brought the role of attorneys
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Family care arrangements: could an informal agreement lead to an estate dispute?
The recent decision in Rogers v Wills highlights the risks of informal family care arrangements. Although the background
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The Autumn Budget 2026: key announcements for individuals and businesses
While largely avoiding broad-based tax increases, The Autumn Budget 2026 introduces a range of tax, business and
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Effective estate planning in Scotland: 10 key parties to involve in discussions
Effective estate planning can help ensure that all your assets are distributed and managed according to your wishes on
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Can a Deed of Variation be used in care cost planning?
Many people are concerned about long-term care costs and how best to manage inherited assets to meet these costs in the
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Powers of attorney across borders: why a single signature may not be enough
Many people own property, bank accounts or investments abroad, or have family living in other countries. If you became
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Marriage and inheritance tax: understanding the tax benefits
The recent news that Ricky Gervais has announced that he will marry Jane Fallon (his long term partner of over 40 years)
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Effective Estate Planning in Scotland: Seven Key Considerations
Do you think about the future? Are you in the habit of making to-do lists or new year resolutions? Do you have life
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The Inheritance Tax Gift Exemption Few People Use
Earlier this year, a wealthy political donor discovered that giving money away is rarely as simple as it looks. Jeremy
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Collectables and the possible Hidden Value in Your Estate
The upcoming Barbie exhibition in Glasgow is a reminder that yesterday’s toys and collectables can become today’s
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Highland Power of Attorney Month: A Small Step That Makes a Big Difference
As solicitors working locally with individuals and families across the Highlands, we regularly see the reassurance a
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Who decides? What happens when funeral wishes are not expressed or recorded
When someone dies, many people assume the funeral arrangements fall automatically to a spouse or the closest family