News and Insights
08 April 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins
Re-evaluating retentions – building trust in construction
Part of the retention is normally due to be repaid at practical completion, with the remainder paid once any defects are certified as made good.
06 March 2020 | Time to read: 5 mins
Co-parenting: key considerations
Some key considerations for newly separated parents.
07 February 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew is the latest law firm to join Rare’s contextualised recruitment pilot
Gillespie Macandrew has become the latest law firm to join a pilot scheme by the Law Society of Scotland and Rare.
27 January 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins
Service is key when buying or selling property
Moving house remains one of life’s more stressful events so when buying or selling your home, it’s important to seek out the best possible advice.
13 December 2019 | Time to read: 4 mins
Family law implications of building ‘Grand Designs’ on legacy land
Self-building gives you the opportunity to design a one-off family home that ticks all the boxes: design, living requirements and, most importantly, location.
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.
18 July 2019 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Fatal Five
By Alan White
Pause before undertaking an activity and consider the risks posed and how you can reduce them.
11 July 2019 | Time to read: 5 mins
Recommended changes to Inheritance Tax published by the office of Tax simplification
Recommended changes to Inheritance Tax published by the office of Tax simplification.
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.
03 June 2019 | Time to read: 4 mins
Step parent adoption
This article explores step-parent adoption in Scotland, and also looks at the other options that are available.
30 May 2019 | Time to read: 3 mins
Mixing Family and Business
There are many benefits to working with a partner or spouse, but there is also an increased risk of the business suffering if the relationship fails.
29 May 2019 | Time to read: 3 mins
Is my marriage abroad recognised in Scotland?
It’s important for couples to know if a foreign marriage is recognised in Scotland automatically, or if anything needs to be done here.
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