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Appointing and removing executors in Scotland

26th May 2022

Executors who have been appointed under a Will in Scotland hold a very powerful position with many duties and obligations.

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Estate planning in Scotland when you have stepchildren

14th Apr 2022

Estate planning can be a complicated process, particularly when your family structure includes stepchildren. The Scottish Law Commission estimates that around half of all families in the UK are stepfamilies, with one in eight children being part of a stepfamily.

Can estranged spouses claim legal rights?

17th Mar 2022

Many couples who plan to divorce live separately for several years. Also, some married couples do not intend to divorce or reconcile and simply live as estranged partners for the rest of their lives. However, staying married to a partner with whom you are no longer in a relationship may have unintended consequences for your estate.

Single with no children – do I still need a Will?

15th Dec 2021

People who do not have a partner or any children can sometimes feel like the estate planning process is unnecessary. With no dependents, they may think that they do not need to worry about leaving provision for a time when they are no longer around.

Can you leave your children, spouse or civil partner, out of your Will in Scotland?

20th Oct 2021

Family relationships can be challenging, and parents and children or spouses may become estranged for a wide variety of reasons. As a result, you could be wondering whether they may still be able to inherit from your estate. In this article, we look at what is known in law as ‘legal rights’ and how they might apply in different circumstances.