News and Insights
12 October 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
The importance of choosing wisely when appointing your executors
Selecting an executor is a key part of organising your legal affairs and Conner McConnell discusses the importance of choosing wisely.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins
What is holding you back from preparing your Will?
Having a Will in place provides peace of mind that your wishes are followed when you are no longer around, so why do we hold back from preparing a Will?
19 December 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
Christmas can be a good time to discuss a Will with your family
By Judith Clark
Having discussion around Wills with family and loved ones during the festive period may not be at the forefront of your mind
16 May 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
Family Matters – Legal Considerations for Parents and Carers
By Eilidh Adams
Becoming a parent can also be all consuming, but there are a number of legal matters you should
28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
This’ll be the year …
How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?
13 December 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Modern Families: The Importance of Making a Will
If you have children from a previous marriage and have entered into a new relationship, you should make a Will.
28 September 2021 | Time to read: 1 min
Podcast: Have you thought about what will happen to your digital assets on death?
Forgetting to consider what happens to your digital assets on death could result in your loved ones losing out on both valuable and sentimental digital assets.
02 August 2021 | Time to read: 7 mins
Protect your loved ones from the stress of dealing with your digital assets on death
With so much of our important information online, have you thought about what will happen to your digital assets on death?
31 March 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins
Handwritten Wills
Tempting as it may be to try and save on time and expense by preparing a homemade Will, this can often lead to additional stress, cost and delay for loved...
01 March 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins
Organ donation – the law is changing
Organ donation – the law is changing and as of 26 March 2021, in Scotland we’re moving to a new “opt out” system.
18 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins
15 May 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins
How best to protect those closest to you
By Agnes Mallon
It is important to take the time to stop and think about what would happen if you were ill.
26 November 2019 | Time to read: 2 mins
Safeguard your rural family business
Many potential issues might be avoided if a Will is put in place.
07 June 2019 | Time to read: 3 mins
Who will look after my children if I die?
All parents should think about is the arrangements for their child (or children) if something was to happen to them.
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