Gifting your family home to your children can have its advantages: potentially mitigating inheritance tax being just one. But as with anything, there are also disadvantages too. What if your adult child gets divorced from their spouse, or dies? Perhaps they’re experiencing financial difficulties or later fall out with you.
Duncan Love, Partner at James & George Collie, has been elected as president of the Society of Advocates in Aberdeen. At the society’s annual general meeting for 2022 the presidency was passed on to Mr Love. The society’s membership is made up of legal practitioners in Aberdeen and the north
Buying your first home is exciting, but you probably have questions about the process and what to expect. Here we answer some of the most-asked queries we receive. For more detailed guidance, make sure to check out our guide for first-time buyers. If you need support with buying your first
Did you know almost a quarter of viewers spend less than thirty minutes touring a property they will go on to buy? So your home needs to make a compelling impression, and quickly! Our top 10 tips for selling your property explain how to showcase your home’s qualities and entice
James & George Collie are delighted to announce Louise Armstrong has strengthened their Stonehaven office as a Family Law Solicitor. Louise, Armstrong, based in James & George Collie’s Stonehaven office, advises clients on all aspects of family law. Louise is an enthusiastic family lawyer who is committed to achieving positive
The housing market remains open and people can continue to move home in all protection levels, including level 4, and to and from areas with different levels, providing that they can be carried out safely in line with current government guidance on moving home. Travel within Scotland and between Scotland and the
Last month, government guidelines were announced to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. As of the 23 March, the public has been told to stay at home apart from necessary food shopping, one form of exercise a day, and work for those listed as ‘key workers’. Part
As China begins to get a glimpse of life on the other side of coronavirus, it seems that not everyone has been feeling the love during quarantine. It emerged that divorce rates in the country have soared, as couples were forced into spending time together in mandatory lockdown. With the
Estate planning allows you to get ahead of your future and ensure all the appropriate documentation that divides your estate is in line with your wishes. Having a well-thought out plan will not only protect you should you lose mental capacity, but it will also support your family and causes
