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Share Certificates Often Form Part of Inheritance

A recent piece of research by Saga has revealed that almost a quarter of a million over 50s have found share certificates when sorting through a relative or friend's house after they passed away.

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Study Finds Rise in Unequal Inheritances

The rise in blended families has led to a growing tendency for parents to share their estates unequally, new research from the US has found.

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Families Failing to Plan for End of Life

The taboo of mortality and a growing culture of “living in the moment” has left UK families woefully unprepared for the financial impact of death, Aviva’s latest Family Finances Report has revealed.

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Scottish Government Consults on Adults with Incapacity

The Scottish Government has recently launched a consultation exercise over possible changes to legislation relating to Adults with Incapacity.

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Report Reveals Challenges Facing Health and Social Care Integration

The Scottish Government will need to overcome significant challenges if it is to achieve its aim of integrating health and social care in Scotland, a report by Audit Scotland has revealed.

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Latest News

20 December 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
Navigating the complexities of inheritance law is essential for providing clarity and peace of mind. In this guide, we'll shed light on the specificities of spousal inheritance. Does a Spouse Automatically Inherit Everything in Scotland with a Will? ...
30 November 2023
Family Law
Navigating the legal landscape can be complex, and one area that often raises questions is the concept of cohabiting relationships. Understanding the legal implications of cohabitation is essential. What is the Meaning of a Cohabiting Relationship? A...
31 October 2023
Estate Agency
When it comes to purchasing a property in Scotland, it's important to understand the intricacies of the tax system. One common question that arises is whether first-time buyers are required to pay stamp duty. In this guide, we will delve into the top...
12 June 2023
Estate Agency
New data from TSB shows that, in Scotland, first-time buyers paid less for a deposit from January to March than in the last three months of 2022. Analysis has found that average deposits for first-time buyers in Scotland decreased to £31,261 in the f...
23 May 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
There may come a point as we age when we lose our marbles. By that, we mean that we lose what attorneys refer to as our mental capacity to make decisions about our finances and physical well-being. We generally take that for granted in our daily live...
19 May 2023
Estate Agency
Obviously at this crucial stage, every little bit can help when you are faced with finding a deposit, removal costs, and legal fees, to say nothing of furnishing and decorating your new home! One of the important ways that you can get “money for noth...

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