With a quarter of Scots having now received the coronavirus vaccination, without meaning to jinx it, it’s finally starting to feel like we are, at long last, nearing the light at the end of the tunnel. With each passing day I feel one step closer to being able to entertain myself in ways other than … Read more

2020 eh? What a year. Despite my long and illustrious 26 years on this planet, I (and I’m sure most of you will agree) can safely say it was the worst one yet. Sure, 2019 was bad, the year I finally realised I wasn’t ever going to make it as a professional footballer, but 2020 … Read more

It’s that time of year again, that strange time when we willingly let a large, red-suited man into our house, eat our food and deliver socks to our loved ones. Of course, we all love the big red man, don’t we? Well not me. How can you not love a man who gives up his … Read more

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