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Whether or not you discuss your Will with your family is of course down to personal choice. However, having an open and honest discussion about your Will can help avoid potential arguments between family members and loved ones when you're no longer around. By talking to your family about your Will you can ensure that all your wishes are clearly laid out and agreed upon by those that matter to you most.

To celebrate the opening of our new office, Macnabs in Bridge of Allan are taking part in Free Wills Month in March. It is simple – you make an appointment, we make your Will and instead of paying a fee, you leave a legacy to the charities involved. An up to date Will written by a solicitor ensures your wishes are respected, and it also avoids difficult decisions and legal complications for your loved ones. Free Wills Month is available to members of the public aged 55 or over, and allows you to provide for family and friends and leave a gift to your chosen charities too.

After a couple of years where foreign holidays were pretty much off limits, the travel industry is currently experiencing a slight revival with people jetting off on holiday for some much-needed rest and relaxation. And for many, this involves taking to the slopes to indulge in fresh powder skiing or snowboarding. Skiing, although relaxing and fun, can also be considered an extreme sport, with accidents on the slopes commonplace due to skiers hitting rocks, trees or indeed colliding with other people. If you are planning a ski holiday, as well as getting the right equipment and understanding proper ski techniques and chair lift etiquette, it is important to stay safe and plan for any mishaps.

Macnabs are delighted to once again be taking part in this year’s annual Will Aid fundraising event throughout November. It is simple – you make an appointment, we make your Will and instead of paying a fee you make a donation to the Will Aid charity.  Macnabs has taken part in the annual Will Aid scheme for over 10 years, raising over £60,000 for the Will Aid charities which include ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland). Without a Will you have no control over what will happen to your money, possessions and property after you die, often leading to stressful, and also costly, family disputes. Life is precious - do what you can to protect those you love.