MacNairs + Wilson

A Court of Session judge has ruled that by failing to bring a financial claim following the end of his relationship under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, a former cohabitee barred his executors from seeking a remedy in unjust enrichment following his death.

A recent survey has revealed a worrying lack of understanding of inheritance tax (IHT), which could leave many families suddenly facing an unexpected tax bill.

The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is now 30, according to new research from Halifax, but this masks a seven-year age gap among those coming on to the housing ladder.

Estate disputes and legal challenges to wills are becoming more common and reports of such cases are often reported in the media.

Motherwell, Greenock and Arbroath are Scotland’s most affordable commuter towns, according to new research by Bank of Scotland.