Many property buyers and sellers have been left understandably distressed following last Thursday evening’s government announcement regarding home moving during the coronavirus outbreak. It was stated that, wherever possible, all property transactions should be ‘paused’, except for those that are contractually obliged to proceed or where it is not possible to reach an agreement to…
People often contact us to ask whether a DIY Will, such as the sort that you can buy off the shelf on the high street or online, or even prepare yourself with some online guidance, is actually legally binding and valid. The truth is that it very much depends on a number of factors. The…
Silver Splitters: the rise of divorce amongst the over 60s A twin trend has developed in recent years with more couples over 60 getting married, but also more getting divorced after many years of marriage. The increase in the number of over 60s getting divorced has given rise to the term the ‘silver’ or’ grey’…
It has been such a gloomy time of it of late with never ending bad news about the spread of the coronavirus. Not to dismiss or diminish the terrible sacrifices and tragedies caused by coronavirus, we thought we’d try and come up with a few reasons to be cheerful in an effort to try to…
As government restrictions continue to be eased, I am writing to let you know that we continue to do all we can to ensure that we maintain the quality of service that you would normally expect from Penderlaw, whilst taking into consideration the health of our employees and their families. In line with advice from…
It is a sad fact that farmers’ families often face huge inheritance tax bills if effective succession planning has not been implemented. Tax relief is currently available, but many don’t receive it because the required processes have not been followed. Alarmingly, an NFU Mutual survey in 2017 found that less than 50% of farming families…
The terms decree nisi and decree absolute are often mentioned in the media in connection with celebrity divorces but what do they actually mean? The legal terminology and descriptions of the different stages of a divorce can be bewildering and often adds to the apprehension associated with what is already a stressful situation for those…
When a relationship breaks down, whether you are married or not, agreeing arrangements for any children involved is often one of the most emotive elements to be resolved. Family Law specialist, Rachel Macwilliam, answers 7 common questions on the topic of child custody. Get in touch If you find yourself needing legal advice around child…
Our 5 tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of property fraud It is a fact that empty properties are at an increased risk on property fraud. An increasing number of residential and commercial properties have been left empty during the pandemic, as people work from home or spend time in a different property.…
The process of Probate (dealing with the Estate of someone who has died) can be an emotional and difficult time but is sometimes compounded when a dispute arises over the Will or with the way it is being handled by the appointed Executor. The legal process to remove an Executor takes time but if you…
