Insights 25 March 2013

Is a Living Will the same as a Power of Attorney?

There’s often confusion over whether these are one and the same. Both provide reassurance and clarity but they do so in very different ways

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Insights 24 March 2013

Want to know the next big thing in selling homes?

Conditional sales – for example ‘subject to purchase’ – may be the way to get the market moving

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Insights 21 March 2013

Lindsays news - a running start for 2020

Even just reading about athlete Eilish McColgan’s 2020 is enough to make you breathless. She kicked off in style with convincing wins in her first four races.

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Insights 19 March 2013

Our merger with Hadden Rankin and new property website

Our merger with Hadden RankinAt the end of 2019, Lindsays merged with Edinburgh-based legal practice, Hadden Rankin. The merger saw all Hadden Rankin ...

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Insights 18 March 2013

Living together: not quite what you think?

Cohabitees who assume they have the same rights as married couples and civil partners may be in for a shock. But it’s possible that changes to the law will help them

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Insights 17 March 2013

Mixed news on civil partnerships

Did you hear the news about mixed-sex civil partnerships being legalised? It may not be quite what you think – in Scotland, at least

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Insights 16 March 2013

Blurred lines: when is a charity volunteer not a volunteer?

If you volunteer as a trustee, help out in a shop or do other volunteering, it’s helpful to be clear on your status

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Insights 15 March 2013

HR: don’t get caught out by new April rules

Employers must prepare for a range of new rates and rules, including on holiday pay, minimum wage and employment details

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Insights 14 March 2013

Do the right thing for your children

A few simple steps can help to protect your family if anything happens to you. They can also settle some of your own parental worries

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Insights 4 March 2013

Death and taxes: planning for the uncertainties in life

We all know there are some events in life that are inevitable whereas other situations can arise out of the blue. Planning for the uncertainties can h...

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Insights 27 February 2013

Dealing with an ageing workforce: a guide for employers

Here our employment team look at the impact of the abolition of the default retirement age and the options available to employers when managing an ageing workforce.

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Insights 19 February 2013

Common misconceptions about Scots Family Law

Here we look at the most common misconceptions that exist regarding Family Law in Scotland, and explain the truth behind the myth.

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