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27 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

A changing legal landscape for Trusts

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

An overhaul of Scotland’s trust law is long overdue, and the new Bill will go a long way to bring it up to date.

04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins

What are the duties and responsibilities of Trustees?

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

We explore the duties of Trustees and what advice Trustees should be taking in order to meet their obligations.

01 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Trust Registration Update

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

The Trust Registration Service (“TRS”) was created by HM Revenue Customs in 2017 to create a register of trusts in the UK.

26 July 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

How does the UK’s Inheritance Tax regime compare to foreign tax systems?

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report exploring ways in which taxes can be used to support economic recovery.

31 March 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Handwritten Wills

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

Tempting as it may be to try and save on time and expense by preparing a homemade Will, this can often lead to additional stress, cost and delay for loved...

22 April 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

The Sandwich Generation – Feeling the Squeeze?

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

Life in the middle of the sandwich can be difficult, with carers finding they have little time to themselves.

26 November 2019 | Time to read: 2 mins

Safeguard your rural family business

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

Many potential issues might be avoided if a Will is put in place.

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