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Making a Will is crucial to ensure that you are able to decide who your assets will go to once you die. It is also recommended to have a Power of Attorney, and both of these can be drafted at the same time. A Power of Attorney appoints a person or people who are able to make decisions on your behalf, such as financial or welfare decisions or both. ...

The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is something which must remain at the forefront of your mind when purchasing a property in Scotland. It is the tax you pay when you purchase a property. However, if you are a first-time buyer, you are exempt from paying LBTT up until a certain purchase price, which is £175,000 and you can read more about LBTT ...

As Jack Frost comes out to play, watch your feet don't slip away. With sub-zero temperatures and changes to the law of damages on the horizon, it is important to remain vigilant this winter to avoid an unwanted Christmas present - a personal injury claim. Recently, the Scottish Law Commission has recommended some changes to the law on damages in te...

Most legal systems around the world have a limit whereby the Pursuer must raise a claim; this is widely known as time bar. Alternatively, in Scotland, it can be known as prescription, and in England, it is known as limitation. This is a key factor to be aware of when someone is considering raising a court action. The important principal is that a c...