Wills and Powers of Attorney (PoA)
Wills FAQs – this crisis is focusing people’s minds on the importance of putting a Will in place or updating an existing Will, however the current restrictions mean that often workarounds are needed to make it possible.
PoAs FAQs – you may find yourself in a position where you are unable to do things yourself and require assistance, or you are assisting a family member who is incapable and despite the lockdown there are ways to prepare a PoA.
The risks of DIY Wills - you can avoid the pitfalls of a Will being invalid or your wishes not being adequately catered for by taking advice.
Family matters
Family matters FAQs - including court actions, ongoing divorce proceedings,
childcare arrangements and preparing cohabitation, prenup or postnup
agreements.
Guide to contact arrangements - information for separated parents managing contact arrangements under the current movement restrictions.
Buying and selling your home
Buying and selling your home FAQs - guidance issued by Scottish Government for people looking to buy and sell property during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Private renting matters
Guide for private landlords (April 2021) - advice for dealing with rent and terminating tenancies following the introduction of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act.
Rural matters
Situation summary - dealing with access rights as lockdown eases means landowners need to manage the potential increase in footfall and implement responsible land management.
Land and countryside access rights FAQs - including information on rural sporting and fishing activities.
Rural travel and tourism FAQs - travel advice for residents in rural areas and those with second homes or holiday accommodation for let in the country.
Guidance on court closures - the impact on courts and Government agencies dealing with rural matters.
