Insights

Andrew Linehan Elected SAAVA President

24th Mar 2026

Andrew Linehan, partner at Murray Beith Murray and former Army tank commander, has been elected President of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association (SAAVA) — becoming the first lawyer to hold the role since 1925.

‘Don’t panic’ about the budget…or maybe do

15th Dec 2025

Partner, Andrew Paterson, discusses in The Scotsman today, budget uncertainty and the value of forward planning.

Scotland’s System of Legal Rights

24th Aug 2025

The law of Scotland provides that your spouse and children will automatically benefit from your estate, regardless of whether or not you left a Will. This is due to the system of Legal Rights, which is unique to Scotland in the UK.

Even the savviest of house-hunters can benefit from professional advice

7th May 2025

Many people like to think of themselves as savvy house-hunters, but there really is no substitute for professional advice to avoid expensive pitfalls. After all, why pay more tax than you need to?

Capital Gains Tax after death – a guide for executors

6th Jun 2023

When dealing with estate planning, the focus tends to be on Inheritance Tax (IHT) mitigation and savings. However, for those with assets acquired over the course of their life, there is also a need to consider the impact Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has on an estate.