Coronavirus Updates

Following the introduction of local protection areas across Scotland (Tiers 0-4), The Lord President, Scotland’s most senior judge, issued further guidance for parents and carers who share the care of their child(ren) and where residence, contact or another issue relating to a parental right or responsibility is regulated by court order. In general terms, the … Continue reading "Can I Travel for Contact? Updated Guidance issued for Family Court Orders"

The Covid 19 pandemic and the resulting lock down has created profound and lasting changes in the way the courts function, and the way I dress and work. We have at long last embraced the technology that is readily available and most civil cases are now being dealt with by a combination of email, written … Continue reading "Do you ever forget how to tie a half Windsor knot?"

At Blackadders we have already explained how our clients can make a Will or a Power of Attorney if they can’t meet us in person. During the lockdown we have been fortunate to have guidance from the Law Society of Scotland as to how we can progress legal matters remotely and we have technology which … Continue reading "Wills & Powers of Attorney – No internet, no email, no problem"

If you’re anything like me, your time in lockdown has involved taking part in countless quizzes, eating copious amounts of banana bread, trying (hopelessly) to become Tik Tok famous, and not to mention going full Alan Titchmarsh on your garden. But what now? Avoid unnecessary stress and cost in the future by considering the following … Continue reading "Lockdown life admin: six tips to prepare for the future"

The new era has arrived. Civil court procedure has charged into the 21st century and is now fully embracing technological advances. The pace of change, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the lock down of society, has been meteoric. The lengthy process of consultation and debate has been circumvented by necessity and we now have … Continue reading "A new era for the civil court procedure"

With COVID-19 having a significant impact on individuals and society alike, it is, now more than ever, essential to ensure that your affairs are in order. Having a professionally drafted Will can ensure that the people or organisations you wish to benefit, do, as well ensuring your own peace of mind that everything is taken … Continue reading "The impact of Covid-19 on charities and how can I help?"

We have no control over the wind. However we CAN control how we work the sails. The sails can be a metaphor for many things: resilience, awareness, thinking, behaviours and of course motivation. What does that word motivation mean? You may say ‘get up and go’, commitment, drive. For me it is ‘purpose’; motivation is having … Continue reading "I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach for my destination."

The difficulties facing society as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented. The way of life previously taken for granted by so many of us has altered to such an extent that we will undoubtedly find ourselves having to adapt to a new and, for now at least, uncertain ‘normal’ in the future. Whilst … Continue reading "Bereavement and its effect on mental health"

During this period when the COVID-19 outbreak has confined many of us to our homes, a lot of people are looking for productive ways to spend their time. Painting your walls, perfecting your banana bread, learning to play the harp. But how about checking your Will? This is not a cheery topic at the best … Continue reading "Is your Will out of date? Three key questions to ask yourself"

The Blackadders offices are closed due to COVID-19 but the residential property teams across Scotland are busy working from home to try to keep transactions on track and answer clients’ many questions. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions at present but this is a rapidly evolving situation so it is always best … Continue reading "Can I still purchase property during this time?"