With you on your journey through life - Summer 2025

We are pleased to share our new series of 'With you on your journey through life' videos. 

Throughout the series our lawyers will share their expertise and explain how we can support you and your family through every milestone in life. 

We are here to help you achieve the best outcomes for you and your loved ones. 

Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey.

Buying a home? Don't let the jargon scare you off

Deciding to buy a home is the biggest financial commitment that most of us will ever make.  Getting your head around the jargon to make sense of it all can be a challenge in itself.

Guidance from an experienced solicitor estate agent can reassure you at every step of the process.

Chris Todd, Head of Residential Property, shares how the right advice can make a difference and explains some of the jargon you might hear.

For advice on buying or selling your property, contact our team for expert advice on your next move.

Business and relationships: Managing the mix of professional and family lives

If you and your spouse are in business together it's important to be aware that there could be unintended consequences of commercial decisions that you make in relation to your personal assets. Changes made to the business structure or tax arrangements could impact what is considered as part of the matrimonial pot should you separate.

Alison McKee and Nicholas Howie talk you through the so-called red-flag scenarios.

If you would like to discuss your family business circumstances, feel free to contact one of our team who will be delighted to help you.

Wills: Making sure your wishes are fulfilled

Your Will can make sure your family and loved ones are looked after when you die. However, there are a few common pitfalls that you should watch out for such as risking the false economy of choosing a DIY or off-the-shelf Will. Taking simple precautions can ensure your Will is valid and will enable your family to carry out your wishes.

Samantha Miller and Lauren McGhie share some practical tips on how you can avoid your family facing issues or disputes when trying to action your Will.

Feel free to get in touch with our lawyers to ensure you put in place a valid Will or if you have any concerns or questions about an existing Will, we'd be happy to advise you on how to remedy the situation.

Balancing act: Childcare, family finances and separation

The realities of working life and childcare costs mean it’s common for one parent to reduce their working hours or take a career break when they have children. And, while the short-term impact is often carefully considered by couples, many are unaware of the implications should they separate.

Philippa Abernethy explains why it is important to include such a scenario in early discussions about childcare decisions to avoid unwelcome surprises should the relationship break down.

Prenuptial agreements are often used to protect your existing assets when you marry or enter into a civil partnership.

Postnuptial agreements can be useful if your financial situation changes in some way – perhaps because of a windfall, business restructuring or career changes.

Alison McKee and Philippa Abernethy advise that prenups and postnups are not the preserve of the rich and famous, but useful agreements that many couples would be wise to consider.

You can speak to our team for advice on how these agreements can benefit you.

The modern family

In our first video our team talked about the 'modern family':

You can contact our Family Law team now for advice on your specific circumstances and make sure you are aware of how your decisions now could play out later, should your situation change.

Inheritance Tax: Managing the Budget aftershocks

Changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) announced in the UK Government’s last Budget have triggered a huge amount of debate. But what do they mean for families and what practical action is worth considering?

Kirsty Preston and Stephen O'Hare explain more about the key changes expected with the proposed changes to IHT, who is likely to be affected and offer advice on what to consider when planning for the future.

A quick chat with our Private Client team can provide bespoke advice to help you make the most appropriate decisions for your and your families future.

Want to watch more?

With you on your journey through life was initially launched with our first series in Autumn 2024.

You can still watch the videos from our first series by clicking below.