Executry is the legal process of winding up someone’s estate after they die. In Scotland, whether or not there is a Will, the executor must gather the deceased’s assets, pay any debts and tax, and distribute what remains to the people entitled to it. Before they can...
Remortgaging in Scotland involves a distinct legal process that many homeowners overlook. Whether you are switching to a new lender or staying put on a better deal, a solicitor is needed to create the new standard security and discharge the old one at the Land...
The First Home Fund is a Scottish Government shared-equity scheme that helps first-time buyers onto the property ladder. It reopens by the end of June 2026 and offers up to £10,000 towards a home worth no more than £300,000. The Government takes a percentage equity...
When a relationship ends, most couples in Scotland would far rather settle their finances, their home and the arrangements for their children between themselves than fight it out in court. A Minute of Agreement is the legal document that makes that possible. It...
When a marriage ends in Scotland, dividing the couple’s finances is often as significant as the divorce itself. Financial provision on divorce in Scotland is governed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, which is built around the principle of fair sharing of...
Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, but it is not a task you complete once and forget. A Will reflects your life at a single moment, and life rarely stands still. Marriage, divorce, a new child, a house move or the...
Buying your first home in Scotland means navigating a process that works quite differently from the rest of the UK. From the Home Report and noting interest to missives, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and the all-important date of entry, the steps are unfamiliar...
A Glasgow Sheriff has reduced a homemade Will after finding that the deceased’s daughter had procured it from her dementia-affected mother through facility and circumvention. The case is a stark reminder that DIY Wills, particularly those involving elderly or...
Scotland’s cohabitation laws are among the most progressive in the UK, but they still fall well short of the rights enjoyed by married couples. If you live with your partner without being married or in a civil partnership, the law gives you only limited...
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...
