Attention #solicitors taking instructions for financial guardianship applications.
Do you know about the change coming in on 29 March 2021?
See https://t.co/Tj3doNFeJF for info about the new declaration form
The emerging story re the late talkshow host #LarryKing's Will provides a surprisingly full list of estate-planning issues...
Few will leave such a sizeable estate, but many can learn from it:
(A thread with Scots law in mind 🏴🇺🇸)
#estateplanning#ScotsLaw#Wills
Important stuff, this 👇, with unmarried cohabitees on the up due to #lockdown measures
The law gives very little protection to unmarried partners on death, so #Wills are extra important
Congratulations to Amy Paterson who has been named as the winner of the annual Burgess Short Story Competition, which is open to S3 pupils across Dundee.
Parisa Hossain-Ibrahim also enjoyed success, receiving a commendation for her entry.
Well done both!
https://t.co/z6dyXXyeFM
First of the @STEPSociety Diploma workshops for Wills and Executires today and a successful, interactive online discuss lead by @LawyerStewartD. My workstation is a little less glamorous - using the old trusty trestle table while I pick a new desk 🙈 @BlackaddersLLP
Ladies open at Strathmore Golf Centre. We are all here bright and early with the first 3 four balls on their way golf 🏌️♀️ ⛳️
#StrathmoreGolf#BlackaddersLLP
Very good video on Self-Directed Support from the good people at @VOCALEdinburgh
If you are considering SDS on behalf of someone that is not mentally capable, it is important (and sometimes essential) that you have either #PowerofAttorney or #Guardianship. We can help! 👍
My latest blog titled "Succession Planning for Business Owners" 👇
In which we look at exit-planning, Wills (legacies of business assets, choosing executors), inheritance tax & Legal Rights.
All big topics on their own, but here's a place to start!
> https://t.co/WlGUL0IIVW <
Interesting and (I'm sure) welcome news on video-witnessing of #Wills in England & Wales.
This is already possible in Scotland, and we've been making very frequent use of it throughout #lockdown.
@BlackaddersLLP@STEPSociety#successionplanning
https://t.co/VHtzPiPmMj
LBTT nil rate band increase takes immediate effect. Additional dwelling supplement (ADS) still applies for second home purchases at 4% full purchase price
Survivorship Destinations: very important for people who co-own property to consider. Do you have one in your deeds? Do you know what it does? Read on 👇
Also v important when it comes to your Wills, esp if you are a step-family, or if planning for care costs.
Here to help ☎️