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A recent case our estate team have dealt with presented a stark reminder and warning about the importance of having your Will prepared by a solicitor. In the estate in question, the deceased left a homemade Will, and due to various deficiencies in the document, the Court originally did not…
Within the family team at Livingstone Brown, our solicitors strive to obtain the best outcome for separated families. This may be not always be achieved by litigating disputes via the Court system. While this may be necessary in some cases, it is never the ideal situation. Litigation often has a…
As experienced family lawyers, we are frequently asked to deal with disputes on behalf of clients involving residence and contact to children (formerly custody and access/visitation). These terms are used to refer to the living arrangements for children of separated parents. The parent with residence is the one with whom…
In the modern landscape, given that one or more parents are often in employment, grandparents can play a pivotal role in the family dynamic. They are often looked to for assistance with childcare and support, and can have a close and loving bond with their grandchildren. Unfortunately for a…
Children (Scotland) Act 2020 The Scottish Parliament passed the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 in August 2020. Amongst other things, this made changes to the current legislation (Children (Scotland) Act 1995), which governs contact and residence disputes in the Sheriff Court in relation to children under 16 years old. While the majority of the…
Did you know the appointment of an Executor is one of the most important elements during the administration of an estate? An Executor can either be appointed by making a Will or through an application to the local Sheriff Court for the appointment of an executor - dative. What is…
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