Wills and future planning
We help clients put clear arrangements in place for the future through wills and personal legal planning, taking account of individual and family circumstances.
Legal services
Private Client
Practical support for personal affairs, planning and life’s important decisions.
How we can help
Clear advice for the matter in front of you.
Our private client work is delivered with care, clarity and close attention to individual circumstances.
Planning for incapacity or dealing with bereavement can be personal and difficult. We provide careful, professional guidance, explain the required steps and keep the advice focused on the family's circumstances.
Discuss your matterCommon matters
- Wills
- Powers of attorney
- Executries
- Personal legal planning
Our work
Support through each stage of your matter.
Powers of Attorney and guardianship
We advise on continuing and welfare Powers of Attorney and on guardianship where decisions may need to be made for someone who lacks capacity.
Executries
After a death, we guide executors through the practical and legal work involved in administering an estate, including confirmation and distribution.
Estate and trust disputes
Our wider litigation experience allows us to advise on contentious executries, estate disputes and trust litigation, including matters involving substantial estates.
Who we help
Advice shaped around your circumstances.
- People making or updating a will
- Families planning for future incapacity
- Executors and beneficiaries
- Families dealing with bereavement
- People involved in an estate dispute
Courts, tribunals & resolution
Experience in the appropriate forum.
- Non-contentious estate administration
- Sheriff Court
- Court of Session where appropriate
Why MBS
Practical guidance. Careful preparation.
We listen carefully, identify the legal and practical issues, explain the available options and develop a proportionate strategy. Where negotiation is appropriate, we pursue it. Where representation is required, we prepare thoroughly for the relevant court or tribunal.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful first answers.
When should I review my will?
A review may be sensible after a major change in family, financial or personal circumstances, or if your existing will no longer reflects your wishes.
What is a Power of Attorney?
It is a legal document appointing trusted people to make specified decisions for you. Continuing powers concern financial matters and welfare powers concern personal welfare.
Can you help where an estate is disputed?
Yes. The firm advises on contentious executries, trust litigation and estate disputes, with the appropriate route depending on the issues involved.
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