Private Client
Phone
01738 577116
Address
10 Blackfriars St Perth PH1 5NS
John is a Partner based in our Perth office working in the Private Client team. He specialises in succession and estate planning, Powers of Attorney and guardianships, private and charitable trusts, executry administration, asset management and mental health legislation.
John was the Chairman of Miller Hendry before the firm merged with Lindsays in 2023.
A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, John is a Convenor of the Mental Health Tribunal of Scotland, a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a council member of Glenalmond College.
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Caitlin Connolly highlights the importance of a power of attorney to avoid costly court battles, as seen in a recent Scottish court case
news 3 December 2024
A PoA should be put in place sooner rather than later - it’s time to change the perception that they are only for the elderly
insights 27 November 2024
Yes, if you want the people you hope and expect to inherit from your estate to receive the assets you wish them to have
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Kirsty Preston highlights the biggest change to Inheritance Tax rules and explains the key takeaways from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
news 30 October 2024
When drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney in Scotland it involves unique legal requirements compared to those in England and Wales
news 28 October 2024
Wills and succession disputes are not uncommon but a recent case reveals how far some people may go to ensure they inherit