You can decide who will inherit what from your estate A Will is a legal document that takes effect once you die. Anyone in Scotland can write a Will from age 12. When you die everything you own, and all the debts you owe, are regarded as your ‘estate’. If you die without leaving a…
To move abroad with children may not be on anyone’s mind right now, but for parents who live abroad, returning to their “home country” from a new country after a marriage breakup may seem like the only option. However, adding a global component could make the already challenging decision of where and with whom to…
Parental international child abduction occurs when one parent (the abducting parent) takes a child out of the state where the child usually resides and places them in another state without the other parent’s permission (the left behind parent), in violation of the left behind parent’s right to decide where the child resides (the “right of…
The Court of Session presided over an action for the rectification of a disposition and set of missives concluded in 1995 in the recent case of Drysdale v. Purvis and Another [2022] CSOH 66. The main building was left out of the contract provisions in the missives and the disposal that transferred the title, which…
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 governs both guardianship orders and powers of attorney, which are frequently misunderstood and used interchangeably in conversation. Despite serving the same general objective, each is tailored to a particular circumstance. It is crucial to comprehend the distinction if you are worried about your ability to make critical selections…
Power of Attorney FAQs In the event that you become incapacitated and are unable to manage your own affairs, a power of attorney enables someone else to act on your behalf. We look at a few often-asked queries about powers of attorney and how they work. You must choose your power of attorney someone you…
Why having a will (even a simple one) is better than dying without a will Making a will can seem difficult, and the temptation to put it off until “another day” may be great. There are numerous justifications offered for not drafting a will, many of them are founded on false presumptions or a failure…
Many firms have experienced transformation as a result of recent events. Some people have benefited from the transition and seen growth, which has prompted them to expand by purchasing larger facilities. Others need to reevaluate their footprint in an effort to downsize due to financial difficulties or changes in their working styles. The possibility of…
A person has a disability, according to the Equality Act 2010 advice for schools, if they have a physical or mental impairment that significantly and persistently limits their ability to carry out daily tasks. A school is thus prohibited from discriminating and being unlawful against a disabled student in any area, including admissions, instruction, exclusion,…
It is possible to take charge of the process to ensure the best result for you and your family if you find yourself in a situation where getting a divorce is your only option because your partnership has failed, either now or in the future. Contrary to popular belief, divorce can be handled in a…
