Articles

Individuals & Families articles:

• 29 Mar 2012
  Moonzie Rent Review - SFP is relevant in Agricultural Rent Reviews!
  On 9 February 2012, Lord Gill issued his opinion in respect of the long-awaited appeal in what is commonly known as the Moonzie Rent Review.
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• 28 Mar 2012
  Damages: Who Decides How Much?
  Jury trials to decide the level of damages have been a feature of Scots law since the nineteenth century. There are regular spasms of activity, when the level of jury awards are challenged and, more recently, an attempt has been made to strike at the conc
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• 28 Mar 2012
  Is your life online? How do you avoid digital purgatory after you pass away?
  When most people think about bequeathing their belongings, it's the obvious things like the house, the car, bank accounts, family heirlooms and sentimental belongings that come to mind. However, what about our digital assets?
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• 16 Feb 2012
  Changes to Prior Rights
  Where someone dies without making a Will, the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 provides the deceased’s spouse or civil partner has specific rights in their estate known as Prior Rights
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• 15 Dec 2011
  Panorama, ‘The Truth About Adoption’ – 14 December at 9pm, BBC1
  You may have seen the Panorama special on BBC1 last night, which followed six children in Coventry who are waiting for permanent families, having been in care for most of their lives
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• 5 Dec 2011
  School Fee Funding
  There are many advantages in being able to provide your children with a private school education
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