Food For Thought

February 23, 2023

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 ...

February 20, 2023

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 ...

January 24, 2023

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 ...

January 15, 2023

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 ...

January 7, 2023

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 ...

January 3, 2023

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

December 20, 2022

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 ...

December 20, 2022

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 ...

November 29, 2021

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 ...

March 1, 2021

You may be an executor of a Will or a beneficiary under somebody’s Will and you may have heard of the concept of legal rights but not been sure what they mean for you. Perhaps you want to consider making ...

February 25, 2021

Coronavirus may still be affecting our lives but Quill Legal remains open for business and happy to take your instructions for your Will or Power of Attorney, for an Executry or for any type of notarial matter. We are open for business We have stayed open ...

October 12, 2020

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 ...