Burness Paull LLP – Private Client Services – wills and Power of Attorneys

With partners based across Scotland’s three largest cities, our highly experienced Private Client team are adept at dealing with issues that are sensitive in nature and are committed to acting as trusted advisers to each and every client.

Our holistic approach to clients:

As a full-service law firm, we collaboratively work with colleagues across multiple disciplines to ensure we offer our clients support at every important stage of their commercial and personal journey.

Did you know that over 60% of the Scottish population do not have a will?

Cost is one factor that puts people off together with finding the time to visit a solicitor. It’s crucial to have a Will so that the people you want to inherit your estate do inherit it. If you die without a Will the law determines who will inherit, and it might not be who you think. The percentage of people cohabiting instead of marrying is increasing and cohabitees in Scotland have no automatic right of succession.

Having a will eases the administration burden after your death making dealing with your estate easier for your family and beneficiaries at an already difficult and emotional time.

Power of Attorney:

A power of attorney should be in everyone’s consideration. At any time when you are unable to make decisions yourself, irrespective of the cause, a power of attorney avoids the delay and cost of Court intervention to deal with your incapacity and leaves immediate decision making with those you trust and have specifically chosen for that purpose.

To discuss how we can help you get a will or power of attorney in place, don’t hesitate to get in touch.