How to deal with a deceased's estate in Scotland
Hayley Robertson, Partner at Brodies LLP, explains what to do when someone dies in Scotland, from registering a death to distributing an estate.
What is a deed of appropriation?
What is a deed of appropriation? Adam Sym of Trustestate explains how they can be used in estate administration and outlines some possible tax benefits.
How far can an attorney or a deputy go when it comes to gifting?
Mitra Mann, Partner in the Disputed Wills & Trusts department at Rothley Law and published author of Court of Protection: A Practical Guide to Gifting, explains when gifting is authorised by the law and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.