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The Power of Attorney (PoA) offers many valuable benefits, especially to individuals who find themselves incapacitated. This story about one of our clients at Quill Legal illustrates the significance of having a PoA in place. Several years ago, I assisted ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you are an executor of a Will in Scotland and need advice on efficiently administering the deceased's estate and obtaining confirmation, Quill Legal executry solicitors in Edinburgh can assist you. This article provides practical points to consider. Inventory of ...

Understanding the Law in Scotland The law in Scotland allows any person to change their surname, forename or both at any time, provided there is no intention to defraud anyone. Although you can change your name informally, certain agencies, such ...

Notary Public Edinburgh Scotland  Quill Legal offers a notarial service. Kay Blaikie is a Notary Public and can assist with the certification or notarisation of a wide variety of documents for use in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in the ...

Administering an estate can be a complex process involving various challenges, such as improperly executed Wills, missing beneficiaries or assets overseas. Quill Legal Executry Lawyers Edinburgh offers executry services in Scotland to help overcome these difficulties and efficiently wind up ...

2023 offers an opportunity to consider the future and prioritise our concerns. It is essential to understand the importance of a Continuing and Welfare Power of Attorney. This legal document appoints attorneys to protect a person's financial and welfare interests during ...

Your Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to ensure that your affairs are put in order.

It is understandable that the cost of legal services will be a concern to clients. How much for a Power of Attorney? What is the cost of making a Will? How much does a Notary Public charge? We strive to ...

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 ...

I often hear my clients say that they are not old enough to have a Power of Attorney in place. My answer is always that adults are never too young to consider granting one. Ideally you would grant a Power of ...