What we will see in the 2018 Budget… Maybe!
Earlier this month, the Treasury published draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019 which gives us an indication of some of the points…
Private Client
Funeral Instructions; let your wishes be known
Prepaid funeral plans have featured heavily in the Press in recent weeks, prompting many individuals to consider or reconsider their wishes…
Power of Attorney and Guardianships
In a previous article, we discussed common misconceptions behind Powers of Attorney and why it is worth having one in place. …
Til death do us part
This month will host one of the most anticipated weddings this year, the wedding of HRH Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. Amongst the…
Johnny Hallyday – A Family at War - Who’s right is it anyway?
The eldest children of French rocker Johnny Hallyday, who died in December last year, have sought a court order in France with a view to…
Harper Lee – A Lack of Trust?
It was reported recently that the Will of the late author Harper Lee had been unsealed after a Court in the state of Alabama ruled that it…
Are we about to see changes to Inheritance Tax?
Although liability to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) only in fact affects 5% of estates, there is a perception (especially given house prices)…
Why Making A Power of Attorney Is A New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping
Graeme Dickson from our Private Client team discusses the benefits of having a Power of Attorney and why it's an important task you should…
Two thirds of the population don’t have a Will
New figures released by Macmillan Cancer Support show more than two thirds of the population don't have a Will.
In our article in 2016 ‘…
The importance of Living Wills
Private Client solicitor, Graeme Dickson highlights the benefits of a Living Will, following the recent case of a lady who had aggressive…
A Power of Attorney: The Best Insurance Policy Money Can Buy
Becoming incapable isn’t something that people tend to think about, or plan for in advance.As Solicitors we hear many misconceptions about…
Legal Rights: Why Sir Bruce's children and Heff's wife would have been better off in Scotland
This year the showbiz world said a sad farewell to two well known stars; Sir Bruce Forsyth and Hugh Hefner. Whilst it may not appear that…
Montrose employees make Wills in aid of charity
For any Wills created throughout September, Thorntons will not charge a fee but instead ask clients to make an equivalent donation to Cash…
A Marriage of Inheritance Tax Convenience
Last week two Irishmen announced that they intend to marry in order to “avoid inheritance tax”.
The inheritance tax rules in Ireland…
Family Disputes - the inheritance a family doesn't want...
A commonly held belief is that a person can give their worldly assets away on death to whoever they like. Sadly the law makes it more…
The Gift That Keeps On Giving?
Last month Macmillan Cancer Support's latest accounts were published and show that income from legacies left to the charity in individual’s…
Two decades of Charity Wills at Thorntons
Leading law firm Thorntons today launched its annual Charity Wills initiative for 2017 and hopes to drum up extra support by outlining…
Has Bruce Forsyth avoided inheritance tax by leaving his entire fortune to wife Wilnelia?
It has been reported that the late Sir Bruce Forsyth has left his £17 million fortune to his wife, Lady Wilnelia and as a result his estate…
Planning for Funeral Costs
This morning there are reports that the Scottish Government intends to take steps to assist people struggling to pay for funeral costs.…
Three new partners appointed at Thorntons
One of the largest full service law firms in Scotland has today (1 June 2017) announced the appointment of three new partners, expanding…
Living Wills - Something to consider?
As people live longer and medical science continues to make huge advances, it becomes all the more important to consider the treatment you…