What is a Discretionary Trust? A Discretionary Trust is one which gives the Trustees discretion as to how beneficiaries shall benefit...

If your parents have a Will, you may be wondering what the Will details and how you’ve been incorporated into their estate plans. Your...

Next of Kin is the traditional term which usually refers to your closest relative. However, due to the historical significance and the...

As we turn the calendar to a new year, many of us will find ourselves reflecting on the past year and contemplating ways in which we can...

Linda shares her story about how she honoured and put provisions in place to protect her family after facing devastating loss. Linda, her...

Your home will ultimately be a place filled with joyful memories and happy moments. As you start thinking about the future, you may have...

When a person passed away without a Will, their estate is divided in accordance with the Act of Succession in Scotland or the Inheritance...

Having a new Will drawn up often just requires changes being made to an older Will. However, it must be drawn up on a new document and...

As the parent of a child – biological or adopted, you may choose to disinherit them from your estate, leaving them with none of your...

WHAT IS LIFE INSURANCE? Life insurance is a contract you will set up with your insurance company where you pay monthly or yearly...

There are unique features of Scottish Succession Law known as ‘prior rights’ and ‘legal rights’. These rights are used to help protect...

A will is a legal binding document reflecting a person’s wishes regarding their property, financial assets, personal circumstances and...

In Scotland, dying without a Will is known as dying intestate. When a person dies without a Will, the division of their estate follows...

When we hand you your completed Will, we encourage you to view these documents as leaving a legacy for your loved ones. You have invested...

What is ‘Confirmation’? Confirmation is the name given to a legal document which the executor receives from the court. This document...

What is a Family Protection Trust? A Family Protection Trust is a valuable tool, not only for families but also for individuals to...

Power of Attorneys and Wills are the most recognised later life documents. Although many of us have heard of these documents, and...

Discover the top reasons why you need to make a will, and learn about the benefits of having a legally binding last will and testament....

If you already have a Will, you may not realise that there are instances where it’s important to review your Will and make updates...

Once your Will has been drafted and you have approved it, our team will send out a physical copy for you to sign and as a nationwide...