Private Client
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2020
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The 2020 Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide was launched on Thursday 9 July and we are delighted to announce that the Stronachs STEP accredited Private Client team are one of only three firms to have been recognised in the north-east of Scotland.
Covid-19 : Easing of Restrictions on Estate Administrations
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Registers of Scotland are now accepting deceased person’s Wills for registration again, a welcome development in the winding up of estates, ensuring the protection and preservation of Wills following a death.
It has been just over a month since the courts began accepting Confirmation (Scottish Probate) applications again. While initially done through a series of regional “hub” courts, they can now be submitted to the same local court as they would have been before the lockdown.
Private Client team awarded highest accreditation from STEP
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Stronachs has been awarded STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Platinum Employer Partner accreditation, the highest of three accreditation levels awarded under STEP's Employer Partnership Programme.
To achieve platinum accreditation, a partner must show that the importance of learning & development is championed throughout the organisation.
COVID-19 : New Guidance on Making a Will
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The Law Society of Scotland has issued guidance on the correct procedures for Solicitors taking Will instructions from new and existing clients during this period when face to face meetings with clients are not possible.
Witnessing
Particularly welcome is the guidance on the situation where it is not possible for a witness to be present in person during the signing process.
Powers of Attorney - Updated Law Society Guidance
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There has been a recent update to Law Society of Scotland guidance regarding Powers of Attorney
While Powers of Attorney ordinarily need to be signed in the presence of a Solicitor or a Doctor, recent Law Society of Scotland guidance has confirmed that this can now be done by way of video conference, meaning that Powers of Attorney can still be signed, registered and made available for use, where required.
