My cohabitant has died without a will – what are my rights? Where there is no will, a surviving unmarried partner is not automatically entitled to receive money from their deceased cohabitant’s estate. This can make it more challenging to go through a difficult moment. The surviving cohabitant may ask the court for financial support…
A Will must be signed on every sheet by the person who is granting it in order for it to have legal force. It is not adequate to have a copy of the Will. As a result, a copy of the principal Will will not be utilised in place of the principle will automatically. An…
When does an executor have the right to file a lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a deceased person? This was recently discussed in the matter of Riddell v. Arcus Solutions (Holdings) Ltd. before the Sheriff Court. Whether or not the executor has been formally chosen—either by the decedent in a will or by…
We are not exaggerating when we state that January is THE Divorce month of the year. January has informally come to be associated with divorce in recent years. The next “Divorce Day” will be on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Over 25% more divorce-related search searches were made on Google between December 2020 and January 2021….
Name Craig Chisholm Role Senior Solicitor and Team Leader How long have you been in this role? I was promoted to Senior Solicitor in February 2021 and have been a Team Leder since I qualified as a Solicitor in July 2020 What is the favourite part of your role? I love being able to help…
In this blog, we aim to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the adoption process for those who wish to adopt a child. Am I too old to adopt? No, there is no upper age limit to adopt. To adopt, you must be 21 years old or older. The natural parent must be…
Throughout our careers, we have seen, read about and helped people and couples adopt children, but have rarely heard a story about a sibling group adoption. Although rare, there have been instances where siblings are placed together, where the adoptive family keep brothers and sisters together and adopts them both, or a whole group to…
However, it can be heartbreaking for separated parents and their children. Here are some things that can help Contact arrangements can be the cause of a lot of conflicts and upset during the Christmas period. One of the questions that our solicitors are most often asked is how children should split their time between parents….
The definition of a “family” is forever evolving. Society has long moved on from the idea that a family involves a married couple and their biological children. However, although a 21st-century family can take various shapes, parental rights and responsibilities only lie with those legally entitled to them. If an individual wishes to formalise their…
Making sure the turkey is exactly golden brown and that there are enough pigs in blankets for everyone to eat is for some people the most stressful aspect of the festive season. However, for separated families, trying to make the required preparations as to where their kids will spend the holidays and Christmas can be…
