Private Client

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Private Client

Stronachs has one of the most respected private client teams in Scotland.  With us, your personal legal affairs are in safe hands.

We are ideally placed to manage the complexities of family estates, trusts, tax and succession planning as our highly experienced and knowledgeable team comprises one of the largest pools of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualified solicitors in the region.

We have been entrusted with the ongoing personal business of generations of families across Scotland and further afield. Returning clients make up a large proportion of our business and many new clients come to us for assistance following recommendations from friends, family and business associates.

Stronachs also has a long history of assisting clients and their families with the often complicated legal procedures that follow a death. We understand that these can create additional stress during a difficult time and our goal is to guide you through the legalities, helping to alleviate the potential anxiety they bring.

Our team has expertise in the formation, ongoing administration and termination of all types of trusts, including charitable trusts. We manage a large number of trusts’ key affairs, providing a range of tailored accounting, tax compliance and management services.

The team takes a collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues in Stronachs’ corporate, banking and finance and rural departments.  This approach allows us to offer a full service in handling matters such as estate and business owners’ succession planning, and support for renewable energy projects carried out by rural landowners.

We are well placed to provide you with clear, focussed advice tailored to your requirements.

For more information, visit our Private Client Services page.

 

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Experience

Tax and succession planning

Powers of attorney and guardianships

Charities

Key Contacts

To make an enquiry, please contact a member of staff below or call 01224 845 845

Jaclyn E.P. Russell

Partner | Head of Private Client
T: 01224 845 858
M: 07884 658 473

Kirsten Anderson

Partner | Private Client
T: 01224 845 899
M: 07552 686 958

Karen Oliver

Legal Director | Private Client
T: 01224 845 841
M: 07425 142222

Private Client News & Insights

Autumn Budget Brings Welcome Change to IHT Rules for Farmers and Business Owners

January 15, 2026

Significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules for farmers and business owners were announced in the 2024 Budget. Despite widespread criticism, last year’s Autumn Budget confirmed that the new regime of restricted IHT reliefs will be implemented from next April. In a welcome move, however, it was conceded that allowances will now be transferable between spouses and civil partners.

Important Changes for Scottish Charities – Act Now to Remain Compliant

December 8, 2025

Substantial changes to Scottish charity regulation are underway with the implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023.

Trustees involved in charity governance or administration should now begin preparing for increased reporting and transparency requirements. These developments will have practical implications for both individual and corporate Trustees, particularly where privacy or discretion has historically been prioritised.

Estate Planning for Farmers: Essential Strategies for Protecting your Family Farm

April 11, 2025

In this article, we explore essential strategies, from lifetime gifting and Wills to the importance of Powers of Attorney and Legal Rights planning. By considering these elements now, you can protect your family’s legacy and help avoid unnecessary tax liabilities down the road.

Inheritance Tax for Farmers – A Changing Landscape

February 19, 2025

Changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget will bring significant restrictions to Inheritance Tax relief for farmers and landowners. These changes will affect the ability to pass family farms and businesses to the next generation, potentially increasing tax liabilities for those who don’t act before the changes take effect from April 2026. In this article, we show you how to prepare.