Wills, Trusts & Estates solicitors
Our main focus is to help you acquire, manage, safeguard and pass on your family wealth.
Overview
Protect your assets for your loved ones
When you have worked hard throughout your life to acquire personal assets, it is important to plan how best to keep and use this wealth in later life and ultimately protect it for your family.
Nearly everyone has estate and assets, no matter how large or modest, that they would like to protect and pass on to future generations.
Effective estate planning can involve the use of fairly complex tools, such as Trusts. Other planning vehicles, like gift making, can be simple and straightforward. An up to date Will might be all that is required, or a Power of Attorney.
We can offer straightforward, practical advice tailored to suit your particular circumstances.
You may consider yourself too young, or not well enough off to consider protecting your assets. Experience tells us that it is never too early to start thinking about estate planning, no matter the value of your assets.
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Welcome to the latest issue of The Brief
The Brief is Harper Macleod’s regular magazine for individuals and families. In this issue we take a look at the unexpected turns life can take, and the legal advice you might need when it does.
THE TEAM
Pamela Niven advises on wills and tax matters. Niven is head of private client asset protection and tax at Harper Macleod and is experienced in tax and succession planning matters. “Pamela is absolutely fantastic. She is thorough, commercial and very client-focused.” “Pamela is very good. She is very thorough, collaborative and technical. She is able to come to each matter with a solution- and client-first approach. I would recommend her without any hesitation.”
“The team at Harper Macleod has a great depth in knowledge when it comes to private client matters.”
“Harper Macleod has acted for us for over 10 years and we have an extremely good working relationship with them. The team is professional and quick to respond to any queries we may have and provide us with in-depth legal guidance in a professional yet approachable manner. I have gained a huge amount of confidence from having them on my side – in short, you always know that they are acting for you.”
“They provided excellent advice and professionalism. The team has a timeous and professional attitude with a strong focus on client service and satisfaction.”
We had complete confidence in our lawyer who understood our situation immediately and acted promptly. We were kept informed constantly. We were very impressed with everyone concerned.
“We have been kept well advised on the process and options throughout the executory process. From what we have experienced, the support has been excellent.”
Lindsay MacEwen is a senior associate within the firm’s private client practice. MacEwen has expertise in all aspects of private client law, with a particular focus on trusts and landed estates. “Lindsay is very technically able, competent and always willing to go the extra mile for her clients.” “Lindsay is easy to deal with and has very sound knowledge that I trust implicitly.” “She is highly professional and very knowledgeable. She is exceptional.”
Articles
Insights
The importance of a legally valid Will
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“Willie’s Law” – A change in law with regard to capacity?
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Reduction to your CGT annual allowance approaches
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Who will inherit? – Proposed reform of Scottish succession law
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How do you locate assets when dealing with an estate?
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Can my Will be challenged after I die?
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Is assisted dying legal in Scotland?
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Can I amend my existing Will?
CONTACT US
Call us for free on 0330 159 5555 or complete our online form below to submit your enquiry or arrange a call back.