Wills & Sucession

It is impossible to underestimate the importance of writing a Will. The assets you have worked tirelessly to acquire over many years should be left to those you love. After all, a Will may be the last statement of love, respect and affection which you make to your family and friends.

Ensure your wishes are paramount and carefully documented by a professional.

Without a Will you risk:

• Your spouse or civil partner not inheriting as much as you think
• Your estate being controlled by someone you would not have approved
• Your young children being looked after by someone inappropriate
• Your funeral wishes being ignored
• Unmarried partners not inheriting anything
• Children and step-children failing to be provided for
• Paying more IHT than you should
• Losing your home to care home fees

It is a common belief that writing a Will is something for old people. Unfortunately life can be cruel and having a legal Will in place ensures that even in the most tragic circumstances, your loved ones are looked after.

We are happy to arrange a consultation in your home or at your place of work if that is more convenient than a visit to our offices.

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney allows a trusted family member or close friend to handle either your financial matters or welfare considerations, or both, when you are not able to undertake these duties yourself.

Granting a Power of Attorney when you are still fit and well will reduce the anxiety and stress which often comes later in life, when you are not as able as you once were to carry out your financial responsibilities or to make important welfare decisions.

A Power of Attorney can also be used to enable the transfer of authority when you are away from home or on an extended trip abroad, allowing important decisions to be made on your behalf without the need for you to be in constant consultation with your appointed representative.

We will be happy to advise on both Continuing and Welfare Powers and when required will complete the documentation and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian in Falkirk. Once again we are very happy to visit the client in their own home, thereby reducing the anxiety that is often caused by a visit to the offices of a lawyer.