We are delighted to tell you that we were announced as winner of the Law Firm of the Year (under 50 fee earners) category of the prestigious Law Awards of Scotland 2007, in a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow last night.

Figures show that nearly 2 out of 3 Scots die without making a Will. Elspeth Talbot highlights the Top 10 reasons why every adult should have an up-to-date Will.

For many elderly people, a move into a care home becomes unavoidable. The cost of such care is considerable, with annual fees reaching £20,000 or more in many cases. The Scottish Executive’s policy of paying for personal care has alleviated the problem to some extent. If the resident has a reasonable pension or other sources of income, he may be able to pay the fees from income alone. Others may not be so fortunate and may have to dip into their capital to fund their place in a care home.