The crime figures recorded in 2019-20 indicate that 1681 crimes were recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 which was introduced on 1st April 2019. A further 107 crimes were recorded towards the end of 2019-20 under the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the Health Protection (Coron…
This can only be guaranteed if a spouse makes provision for this in his or her Will. The laws of intestacy would apply if there is no Will and that can adversely affect the rights of a spouse. If the other spouse is unable to deal with his or her personal affairs by losing capacity, [&hell…
For people aged 18 or older at the time of conviction, a 6-month custodial sentence would need to be disclosed for a period of two and a half years rather than the current period of 7 years. Furthermore, a fine will be deemed to be “spent” after 12 months rather than the curren…
The answer to that is probably no. However, we are in a position to provide legal advice and take instruction from you in all sorts of ways, including by telephone or Skype. If you are considering granting a Power of Attorney (POA) it is necessary that the Solicitor interviews the client …
However, they do provide an indication of the wishes of an individual who may be terminally ill or dying. A Living Will is a document which can set out your wishes relating to matters such as your care during the latter parts of your life, the opportunity to convey wishes if someone is una…
However, the reporting and payment window will be reduced to 30 days. The changes will not affect those persons who are able to benefit from the private residential relief in full. The new requirements will only apply where the capital gain arising is taxable. Accordingly, the changes will…
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