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When someone dies the immediate concern is registering the death and organising the funeral.  Our expert executry team can help you with all of this as well as dealing with the formalities of administering the deceased’s estate. We know it can be a very stressful time for all concerned, and our Executry Service allows you to choose how much and what you might wish to attend to and what you need us to do. Estate administration can be time-consuming and complicated but our professional staff are well experienced in dealing with all sizes of estates. There are four main stages in the administration of an estate where no inheritance tax is payable: Obtaining information – all the assets and belongings of the deceased, including any debts, require to be investigated and valuations obtained where applicable. Preparation of the inventory of all assets for the executor’s approval prior to submission to the Sheriff Court to obtain Confirmation (known as Probate in England). Ingathering assets, closing accounts, cashing in policies and paying debts Distribution of the assets to the beneficiaries including organising for any sale or transfer of property If there is no Will, an executor (normally a family member) requires to be appointed through the Sheriff Court and we will be able to assist you with this. Where there is Inheritance Tax payable, our staff will deal with all the necessary paperwork for submission to HMRC on the executor’s behalf. Contact our Executries Solicitors, Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire What matters to you, matters to us. At Macnabs, our solicitors offer practical solutions to your legal problems. Drawing on many years’ experience and in-depth professional expertise, but with a practical, down to earth approach, and straight-forward and friendly advice that keeps our clients coming back again and again. We will guide you smoothly through entire the legal process. If you are looking for expert legal advice, get in touch to find out how we can help. We have offices in Perth, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Bridge of Allan and serve clients in Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire and across Scotland. Pop into one of our offices to make an appointment to speak to one of our team, or give us a call on 01738 623432. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and someone will be in touch shortly.

WILL AID  – Help yourself and charity Remember, Remember, Will Aid November! What is Will Aid?November is Will Aid month and we are delighted to be taking part once again. Last year our team, with tremendous support from our clients as always, raised over £10 000. Will Aid offers a simple way to make your Will whilst supporting worthwhile charities. How does it work?How Will Aid works is quite simple – you make an appointment, we make your Will and instead of charging a fee you make a donation to the Will Aid charity. To try to make it as simple as possible for you to see one of our solicitors we are holding dedicated Will Aid appointment days in our Pitlochry, Blairgowrie and Perth Offices. Please telephone now to get your appointment booked – appointments are already filling up! Will Aid appointmentsAppointments are available throughout November. In our Pitlochry Office these will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays. In our Blairgowrie Office, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and in our Perth Office, Monday to Friday. Other appointments might be available – just call us. Our Solicitors will be happy to discuss your Wills, explain Powers of Attorney to you, and answer any queries you might have on care home fees planning and family trusts. Donation to charityThis year the recommended donation is £95 for a single Will and £150 for ‘mirror image wills’ for a couple. These are for standard wills that deal with the appointment of executors, deal with legacies and distribution, but without any complex tax planning or trust provision. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer tax planning and trust advice as part of Will Aid. Will Power – make a differenceYou will gain peace of mind by writing your Will, setting your affairs in order or providing for your loved ones, whilst supporting charity at the same time. How to be in touchOur Will Aid team for 2016 are Andrea Hay, Partner, Althea Kennedy, Partner, Jacqueline Dow, Associate, Susan Mackay, Solicitor and Sarah Mitchell, Solicitor. You can telephone us on 01738 623432, 01796 472409, email us on willaid@macnabs-law.co.uk or visit the Will Aid Website here. Contact our Wills Solicitors, Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire What matters to you, matters to us. At Macnabs, our solicitors offer practical solutions to your legal problems. Drawing on many years’ experience and in-depth professional expertise, but with a practical, down to earth approach, and straight-forward and friendly advice that keeps our clients coming back again and again. We will guide you smoothly through entire the legal process. If you are looking for expert legal advice, get in touch to find out how we can help. We have offices in Perth, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and serve clients in Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire and across Scotland. Pop into one of our offices to arrange to speak to one of our team, or give us a call on 01738 623432. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and someone will be in touch shortly.

When reviewing your personal and financial affairs, it can be a good time to consider setting up a Trust. At Macnabs, we can advise you on Trusts, including managing your tax liabilities, making charitable provisions and generally putting your affairs in order. Trusts are separate legal entities which hold assets for beneficiaries. They can be set up for a variety of reasons including saving on Inheritance Tax, holding investments, life policies, pension benefits, private company shares etc, supporting charitable purposes and holding capital for a period. They can also be used to avoid splitting ownership of a business, to take advantage of non-UK resident situations or to provide for a family member who is unable to deal with their own affairs. Obtaining sound advice on Trusts is important. Our experienced team can review your situation, assess your objectives and advise you of the best course of action. We can also advise on other related matters, such as Wills and Powers of Attorney. Contact our Trusts Solicitors, Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire What matters to you, matters to us. At Macnabs, our solicitors offer practical solutions to your legal problems. Drawing on many years’ experience and in-depth professional expertise, but with a practical, down to earth approach, and straight-forward and friendly advice that keeps our clients coming back again and again. We will guide you smoothly through entire the legal process. If you are looking for expert legal advice, get in touch to find out how we can help. We have offices in Perth, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Bridge of Allan and serve clients in Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire and across Scotland. Pop into one of our offices to make an appointment to speak to one of our team, or give us a call on 01738 623432. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and someone will be in touch shortly.

A properly drawn up, legally binding Will ensures your assets are dealt with after your death in the way that you would choose and minimises anxiety and expense for your loved ones. It also reduces the likelihood of family disputes. Most people know the benefits of having a properly drafted Will in place, however, many of us do not get round to doing it or forget to keep it up to date as our circumstances change. If you do not have a valid Will, you are not in control of who inherits your hard earned assets. You cannot assume that any spouse, life partner or children will inherit everything.  If you die without a Will then the law will determine who will inherit from you and this may not be what you want to happen. In addition, there are also costly and time-consuming extra formalities required in administering your estate after you die if you do not have a valid Will.  For a Will to be legally valid, certain formalities have to be observed. Some of the important points on which we can advise you are: The appointment of trusted people (known as 'executors') to administer your estate in accordance with your wishes in your Will The beneficiaries of your estate Appointment of legal guardians for any children under 16 Provision of any pets Specific legacies - you may wish to give certain articles and/or cash legacies to specific persons or charities Funeral requests - this can ease the burden on your loved ones if they know what you wish to happen Your situation may require more expert advice and we offer an Enhanced Will and Estate Planning Service to advise you on: Any concerns regarding the beneficiaries of your estate Consideration of future care home costs Trust provision for young children Trust provision for a disabled person or an older family member who is unable to deal with their own affairs Trust provision for the protection of assets - for example, in second marriages when you may wish your own assets to pass ultimately to your children, or for business assets where there may be succession issues in the next generation  We can help you create the Will that best suits your needs and circumstances, or we can review your existing Will to see that it still reflects your wishes.  Our experienced Wills team can help. No matter how complex your requirements, we will help you write your Will in an efficient and legally binding manner as well as advising on related matters such as Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts. Contact our Wills Solicitors, Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire  What matters to you, matters to us. At Macnabs, our solicitors offer practical solutions to your legal problems. Drawing on many years’ experience and in-depth professional expertise, but with a practical, down to earth approach, and straight-forward and friendly advice that keeps our clients coming back again and again. We will guide you smoothly through entire the legal process. If you are looking for expert legal advice, get in touch to find out how we can help. We have offices in Perth, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry and Bridge of Allan and serve clients in Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire and across Scotland. Pop into one of our offices to make an appointment to speak to one of our team, or give us a call on 01738 623432. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and someone will be in touch shortly.