Andrew Paton

Disinheritance in Scotland and the principle of what’s known as “legal rights” can be major issues when dealing with a deceased person’s estate in Scotland. “Forced heirship” is a principle common in many legal systems. In basic terms, forced heirship directs that a portion of a deceased person’s estate is passed to a close relative … Read more

If you are currently living together in Scotland with your partner but you’re not married or in a civil partnership, you might want to get your wills arranged sooner than later. “Co-habitants” is the officious-sounding term given to people who live together in Scotland, but who are not married or are registered civil partners. There’s … Read more

Weir Law is focused on making the complex simple. When it comes to your personal and financial concerns, accessing expert legal advice should be easy. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about making a will. You might have been asked to deal with someone’s estate and it may feel daunting. Maybe you’re concerned about an inheritance or … Read more