Scotland Introduces Free Personal Care For Under-65s
In September 2001, the Scottish Government introduced legislation to provide free personal care for those who were assessed as requiring it and were over 65. ‘Personal care’ means care which relates to day to day tasks and the needs of the person cared for (for example, washing, eating etc.). 1st April 2019 sees the introduction of […]
Wills and Powers of Attorney – Do You Have Your Affairs in Order?
It’s Lent – the Christian period of time for reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. With that in mind, what better time than to focus your mind on your affairs and having everything in order so that you and your family have a secure and comfortable future. This can be sorted with both […]
Arrangements After Death – The Importance of Preparing a Will
No one likes to contemplate their own death or the death of a loved one. The importance of preparing a will is often overlooked or postponed or those who do have wills overlook the importance of reviewing their wills. In preparing a will you provide written instructions on how your estate should be distributed on […]
Changing Your Name on Title Deeds After Gender Reassignment
If you have undergone gender reassignment surgery, you will be dealing with an overwhelming number of changes and will be starting to create your new identity. To make things easier, the Registers of Scotland (ROS) will change your title deeds to reflect your new identity. They will not only change your name as owner, they […]
Removal of an Executor – A Change in the Law?
You have made a Will. Congratulations! This puts you ahead of the almost 60% of the Scottish population who do not have Wills in place. In your Will, you have appointed an Executor; the person charged with implementing the terms of your Will and carrying out their legal duties as your Executor. However, in light […]
Loft Conversion – 5 Things to Consider
Many people choose a loft conversion as a means of obtaining more space without having to move home. This blog provides some advice on what you should be thinking about before making the decision to extend and how to ensure that the loft conversion is safe and legal. 1. Check you own the roof and […]
Business Development Mistakes
‘It’s in the diary.’ ‘Let’s catch up over coffee.’ These are typical phrases which are uttered when we hear the words – ‘business development’. What are we really looking to gain from having countless lunches and coffees with contacts we may not have seen or heard from in a while? The purpose In these uncertain […]
Your Rights as a Carer in Scotland
There are many people who are providing care for loved ones in their own homes. The Scottish Government recently circulated an updated Carers’ charter explaining the rights of adult carers or young carers in Scotland. This came on the back of the introduction of new legislation, The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, which came into effect from 1 April […]
Practical Aspects of Registered Power of Attorney with a Bank
You have been appointed as a Continuing (financial) Attorney and now need to trigger the powers granted to you. Should you require further information or specific advice please contact a member of our Power of Attorney team who will be happy to assist.
Changes to the Repairing Standard
It is all change right now in the world of repairs for private landlords in Scotland. We recently saw new Gas Safety Regulations come into force on 6 April 2018 and more changes have been implemented with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Modification of the Repairing Standard) Regulations 2019. Please find below a summary of […]
