Food For Thought

Here are some of the words you might have come across and a plain English explanation of what they mean. Testamentary capacity To have the ability to make a valid Will or to amend an existing Will – you have ...

1. Will storage We are frequently asked if we hold a Will or other papers on behalf of a named deceased person. This arises because it is not known whether a particular person made a Will or even if they ...

Quill Legal Powers of Attorney Solicitors Edinburgh – this short information note outlines the main things you need to understand. Kay Blaikie would be delighted to assist you if you want to know more. Please call 0131 564 1044 or ...

The Power of Attorney (PoA) offers a myriad of benefits, especially to individuals who find themselves incapacitated. This true story about one of our clients at Quill Legal illustrates the significance of having a PoA in place. Several years ago, ...

The rise of the digital age has seen most of us maintain some form of an online presence. Yet, in Scotland, many individuals have yet to consider the destiny of their digital assets upon their passing. The inclusion of digital ...

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding and managing stress in our lives. Planning for the future is an essential aspect of stress management, and two crucial legal documents that can help are a Will and ...

Think about what would happen to your estate if you died today and make sure you have an up to date Will. Remember that you should review your Will every few years or if your circumstances change at any time, ...

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I often hear my clients say that they are not old enough to have a Power of Attorney in place. My answer is always that adults are never too young to consider granting one. Ideally you would grant a Power of ...

You may be an executor of a Will or a beneficiary under somebody’s Will and you may have heard of the concept of legal rights but not been sure what they mean for you. Perhaps you want to consider making ...

Coronavirus may still be affecting our lives but Quill Legal remains open for business and happy to take your instructions for your Will or Power of Attorney, for an Executry or for any type of notarial matter. We are open for business We have stayed open ...

If you have been appointed as an executor of a Will in Scotland, the duties may be unknown to you.  Dealing with the winding up of a deceased person’s estate can be stressful.  This article seeks to tell you what ...