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Intestate High-Value Estate Administration with Complex Inheritance Tax Planning
A £1.9M estate without a Will, a beneficiary with an existing IHT problem, and a race against tax. Our team…
Read Case Study →Complex Estate Recovery: Lost Will, Fee Dispute, and Property Damage
A £525,000 estate stalled by a predecessor firm's failures — a disputed invoice, a lost original Will, and a damaged…
Read Case Study →Protecting a minority shareholding in a multi-million-pound divorce
Our client faced a contested divorce at the Court of Session, with a marital estate of several million pounds. Most…
Read Case Study →An £800,000 family settlement, agreed without a court hearing
By the time we were instructed, the husband and wife had already sold the matrimonial home and the proceeds had…
Read Case Study →Protecting a Grandchild’s Inheritance After Family Tragedy
A couple caring for their 5-year-old grandchild following the deaths of their daughter and son-in-law faced both an Inheritance Tax…
Read Case Study →Traumatic amputation following deliberate strike by uninsured driver
Our client suffered the traumatic amputation of his leg after being deliberately struck by a vehicle driven by an uninsured…
Read Case Study →Catastrophic Fall from Height: How Jones Whyte Secured £450,000 Without Eyewitnesses
Our client sustained life-changing injuries, including a significant brain injury, after falling from height on a construction site. With no…
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Breach of Contract in Scotland: A Guide for Individuals and Businesses
When someone you have an agreement with does not do what they promised, it can cost you money, time and…
Read More →How Do You Get a Power of Attorney? A Step-by-Step Guide
How do you get Power of Attorney? The answer depends on where you live. Scotland and England & Wales…
Read More →How Long Does a Divorce Take in Scotland?
A question we are continually faced with in family law, when someone has taken the step to come and speak to…
Read More →Tenancy Disputes in Scotland: Your Rights and the Right Way to Resolve Them
Whether you rent out a property or live in one, a disagreement with the other side can be stressful, expensive,…
Read More →What to Do After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide for Scotland
The minutes after a car accident are the ones you are least equipped to think clearly in, and the ones…
Read More →When Do You Need to Pay Inheritance Tax After a Bereavement?
When someone dies, sorting out their affairs is hard enough without a tax deadline hanging over you. Yet HM Revenue…
Read More →The cost of surrogacy: surrogate expenses and recent case law
If you are considering starting a family via surrogacy in Scotland, England or Wales, or you are thinking about acting as a surrogate, one of the main…
Read More →How to Write a Will: A Straightforward Guide to Writing a Professional Will
How You Write Your Will Matters Just as Much as Writing One If you have ever searched “how to write…
Read More →Prenuptial Agreements in Scotland: What You Need to Know Before You Marry
Protecting what you already own before you marry doesn’t mean you expect the relationship to end. For many couples it’s…
Read More →Hair Transplant Negligence: Jones Whyte Recovers over £2 Million for 48 KSL Hair Clinic Clients
Forty-eight people were left harmed by hair transplant surgery at the KSL Hair Clinic in Glasgow. Jones Whyte secured over…
Read More →First Home Fund Scotland 2026: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
The Scottish Government is reopening the First Home Fund. With a target of supporting 2,000 households in the first 100…
Read More →Effective Estate Planning Strategies to Help You Avoid Inheritance Tax
As later life approaches, one of the main questions people ask themselves is ‘how to avoid inheritance tax’. Inheritance tax…
Read More →When Is Probate Required? Understanding the Need for Probate
Dealing with a loved one's estate after bereavement can feel overwhelming due to the complexities of the probate process. One…
Read More →How to Extend Student Visa in UK: Complete Guide 2026
Extending your student visa in the UK is a crucial process for international students who wish to continue their education…
Read More →What is Probate?
The Process of Administering a Deceased Person's Estate in England & Wales
Read More →Remortgaging in Scotland: Complete Legal Guide
Remortgaging stands as one of the most effective financial tools available to homeowners today. Whether your goal is to reduce…
Read More →The Essential Guide for First-Time House Buyers
Buying a home for the first time is a huge milestone. The journey can be daunting as there’s a lot…
Read More →Understanding What is Probate in Scotland: A Straightforward Guide
Understanding What is Probate in Scotland: A Straightforward Guide
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Will Inheritance Tax Be Abolished? What the Conservative Pledge Means for UK Families
The Conservatives have pledged to scrap inheritance tax on family homes. Here’s what that would mean, and why the law…
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 Explained: Key Rights for Parents
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 significantly changed Scots Law and the obligations on parents and the courts when making decision…
Asylum Appeal Process UK: The New 24-Week Target and What It Means for You
If your asylum claim has been refused, you may be unsure what happens next. This guide explains how the asylum…
Do You Need a Will? Top Reasons to Write a Will in Scotland
It is one of the most put-off pieces of paperwork there is, yet a Will is one of the few…
Probate FAQs: Do You Need a Solicitor for Probate?
One of the first questions most executors ask is whether they need a solicitor for probate, or whether it’s something…
How Much Compensation for a Car Accident? Claims Calculator
How much compensation you receive for a car accident depends on how badly you were hurt and how long the…
HMRC Inheritance Tax Gifts: What You Need to Know Before Giving Away Your Estate
Recent figures show the Government reclaimed £336 million from failed inheritance tax gifts in just five years, as strict HMRC…
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the 2027 Rule Changes Mean for You
If you have a pension, changes coming in April 2027 could significantly affect how your estate is taxed, and how…
HMRC’s Crackdown on Valuing Property for Inheritance Tax: What Executors and Beneficiaries Need to Know
New figures reveal a sharp rise in HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) referrals to the Valuation Office Agency over disputed…
Understanding Fatal Accident Claims: A Guide For Families 2026
Losing a loved one in a fatal accident is an unthinkable tragedy that can leave family members devastated and overwhelmed.…
Common Challenges in Probate and Executry
Losing a loved one is tough to say the least, and handling contentious probate and executry in Scotland can add…
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