A Power of Attorney in Scotland is one of the most important legal documents you will ever sign, yet most people put it off until it is too late. Once mental capacity is lost, a Power of Attorney can no longer be granted, leaving the family with the slower, more...
When parents separate, decisions about where children will live and how they will spend time with each parent are among the most important, and most emotive, that any family can face. Scots law places the welfare of the child at the heart of every such decision and...
If you die without a valid Will in Scotland, you lose all say in what happens to your estate. The law steps in and distributes your assets according to a fixed set of rules under the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964, rules that may bear no resemblance to your wishes,...
Zero hours contracts are used by hundreds of thousands of employers across the UK, and Scotland is no exception. Whether you work in hospitality, retail, care or any number of other sectors, you may be on a zero hours arrangement without fully understanding what you...
Many Scottish homeowners in or approaching retirement find themselves in an unusual position: significant wealth tied up in property, but limited cash flow to meet everyday costs, fund care needs, or support their family. Equity release in Scotland can offer a way to...
