Wills
If you are a newcomer to Scotland and need help with legal matters like Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration or sorting out overseas documents, Quill Legal Notary Public Edinburgh is here to assist you. We are a boutique law Read more...
The wisdom of having more than one Will if you own assets outside Scotland So many clients now own property or have assets in a country other than Scotland that we are frequently asked whether it would be sensible to Read more...
A potential client contacted me recently saying they were thinking about writing a Will. She said that she was in her early thirties and had never thought much about a Will before but she thinks that she should probably get Read more...
Here are some of the words you might have come across and a plain English explanation of what they mean. Testamentary capacity To have the ability to make a valid Will or to amend an existing Will – you have Read more...
1. Will storage We are frequently asked if we hold a Will or other papers on behalf of a named deceased person. This arises because it is not known whether a particular person made a Will or even if they Read more...
Crafting a Will at home, often termed a DIY or homemade Will, can be fraught with pitfalls. Homemade Wills can range from a simple handwritten note to Will kits, many of which are based on English law which may differ Read more...
The rise of the digital age has seen most of us maintain some form of an online presence. Yet, in Scotland, many individuals have still to consider the destiny of their digital assets upon their passing. The inclusion of digital Read more...
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding and managing stress in our lives. Planning for the future is an essential aspect of stress management and two crucial legal documents that can help are a Will and Read more...
Your Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to ensure that your affairs are put in order.
Consider what would happen to your estate if you died today and make sure you have an up to date Will. Review your Will every few years or when your circumstances change, such as marriage, death or divorce. Take control Read more...
If you have been appointed as an executor of a Will in Scotland, the duties may be unknown to you. Dealing with the winding up of a deceased person’s estate can be stressful. This article seeks to tell you what Read more...
How to make a valid Will in Scotland It must be made voluntarily by someone of sound mind, without pressure from anyone The Will should be in writing, either typewritten or handwritten It should be signed on each page by Read more...