Fergusson Law

Fergusson Law is delighted to offer a range of cost-effective fixed price legal services for our private client services. We appreciate that any legal issue can prove to be a stressful and expensive time and that clients prefer to have certainty on costs whenever possible. It is, therefore, our policy that you should always know in advance how much it will cost to carry out the work agreed. Our experienced solicitors understand that hiring a solicitor can be very stressful and often happens at the most stressful moments in life. Therefore, we always explain our costs and agree on a price before starting any work. We feel this can make the situation a little easier for our clients.

Will Writing Services At Fergusson Law in Edinburgh, we believe every adult should write a Will .  This very important document means that should the worst happen, your final wishes will be granted as you expected.  Having a Will means that you can ensure your loved ones are protected after your death and they avoid unnecessary expense and stress at a very difficult time.    Should you die intestate (without a Will), your Estate, no matter how small or large, will be divided and passed on according to the laws of intestacy.  This may result in the people you wish to inherit not getting anything. For instance, a partner you live with may get less than an ex-spouse.    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rules Currently, we cannot open our office as usual, due to the lockdown rules.  However, this does not mean we are closed for business.  It just means that we are working from home and can be contacted by email or telephone.  We can...

DYING INTESTATE Do you have a Will? If you die without making a will , your estate may not be distributed in the way you would have intended, and it might cause real problems for your family. The issue is of particular concern to buy-to-let investors, who own flats and houses in addition to their family home. If you do not have a Will in Scotland , your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy. FIRSTLY, IF THERE IS A SURVIVING SPOUSE THEY GET PRIOR RIGHTS. The family home (if they live there) up to a value of £473,000 Contents (if they live there) up to a value of £29,000 Cash - £50,000 if there are children, £89,000 if there are none. IF THERE ARE MOVEABLE ASSETS LEFT AFTER PRIOR RIGHTS, LEGAL RIGHTS APPLY These only apply to moveable assets – that is everything except houses, flats and land. Surviving spouse and children: spouse gets 1/3 rd  of moveable assets, children between them share 1/3 rd  of moveable assets. Final 1/3 of moveable a...

WHAT IS A BLOODLINE WILL? Many of you will have heard about or seen TV advertisements for, so-called Bloodline Wills. Solicitors write Bloodline Wills for their clients with the aim of keeping their estate in the family. The theme is that you want your estate to go to your immediate family whom you know, with no risk of it being diverted to your daughter’s ex-boyfriends, people whom your children owe money to, or future step-parents, and so on. Your grandchildren could be specifically named in your Will but end up with nothing at all. It is even possible that your wishes could be bypassed if you own a buy-to-let property as well as a family home. There is nothing new about making your directions clear in your Will except that modern cohabiting relationships can create unexpected legal consequences. You might think your existing Will provides protection for your family assets but it is likely that your grandchildren will only inherit if their mother or father dies before them...

How To Plan For Your Future By the year 2040 one in 12 of us in the UK will be aged over 80.  Currently, approximately 20% of the Scottish population is of retirement age.  Many of those people are still extremely fit and active and are enjoying their retirement to the full. We all wish to have a long and healthy retirement, however, we believe it makes sense to plan for your future especially whilst you are in a position to make the best decisions for yourself. Everybody should put in place plans for future care, and legal protection to look after their affairs. Power of Attorney This is a very useful legal tool which everyone should consider putting in place. By making a Lasting Power of Attorney , you are able to choose who will have the legal authority to manage your affairs and speak on your behalf, if in the future, you lose the capacity to do so because of physical illness, frailty or mental health issues. Family Trust It is a comfort to know that ...