There is a myth that unmarried folk will inherit exactly the same as those married. If you believe that you are a “Common-law spouse“ then stop believing it as there is no such thing. Married people have rights to inherit. Unmarried people do not have such rights. Unfortunately, if you are [...]
Making a Will with MyScottishWill could not be easier, here are five compelling reasons for trying our trusted online legal service for yourself. With more than two thirds of Scots not making a Will, the question we must ask ourselves is why? Whilst the percentage of people making a Will [...]
An unmarried woman (particularly if she has children) is very vulnerable. Being unmarried is not the same as being married! Same sex couples are in the same quandary. As a lawyer, I hear the worst cases but I truly care and some of these cases make me want to cry. [...]
The most recent research on whether people make Wills in Scotland is, actually, not very recent at all. It was by the former Scottish consumer Council in 2006. Of those surveyed for that study, only 37% had made a Will. Older people were more likely to . make [...]
Sadly, common mistakes can cause problems after your death and even cost loved ones their inheritance. More than half of Scottish adults have not made a will. Of those who have many have not updated their wills for some time which can lead to inheritance disputes. Dying intestate — legalese [...]
You do not have to leave home to make a Will in Scotland. This video will tell you how with reference to the effect of the Coronavirus. Guided by a Scottish Solicitor and with a service that has been providing Wills in Scotland for 20 years. [...]
Did you know that, if you are not married and you die without having made a Will, your cohabitant will get, absolutely, nothing? . I was stopped by a client who was asking about this. There is a definite lack of knowledge out there. Many people think that [...]
It is surprisingly common that the ex is left something in the Will. Even more startling is that people do not change their will, at all, after a divorce. Up until the end of 2016, not changing your Will was an option. Divorce had no effect. Not any more! Now if you want your ex [...]
See other videos like this at MyScottishWill Video narrative Making an online will - how does it work? The concept is quite simple. I have set up the website so that it asks you a series of questions and all you have to do is answer those. These are simple [...]
Children can be wicked and I thought my readers may be interested in such a case which has been recently decided in the Court of Session Lord Uist It involved a vulnerable 80-year-old Mum of three boys, Mrs Audrey Matossian, who was "persuaded" to hand over her three valuable [...]
