
Today is the final day to secure tickets, this time next week we’ll be opening the doors to the 2025 SWW Conference on the 6th and 7th of October.

Today is the final day to secure tickets, this time next week we’ll be opening the doors to the 2025 SWW Conference on the 6th and 7th of October.

The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act; it came into effect on 27th June 2025. What was the reason for this though?

We’re now just two weeks away from the 2025 SWW Conference on the 6th and 7th of October. This year’s programme is packed with insightful sessions from leading voices in the profession and beyond.

One of the most striking proposals in the Law Commission’s 2025 report is the potential introduction of a judicial dispensing power. This would give the court authority to declare a Will valid even where it does not meet all the required formalities, provided that it is satisfied the deceased intended the document to operate as their Will.

Learn how a Deed of Variation lets families adjust inheritances, reduce inheritance tax (IHT), and create fairer outcomes after a loved one’s death.

When planning an estate, one of the most critical steps is understanding the risks that may lead to disputes later on.

The way we live, work and communicate has undergone a digital revolution over the last 20 years, yet, in many respects, the law of Wills remains trapped in the 19th century. The Law Commission’s final report on Wills presents a range of proposals to bring the law up to date.

One particularly striking issue is whether children should be allowed to make Wills. At present, most cannot. But should that change?

What do we mean by “blended families?” blended families are those that include spouses with children from previous relationships.

Thinking about putting a Will in place can seem daunting to some or even morbid but it doesn’t need to be.